Explore the Family Name Pecht
The meaning of Pecht
German: from a short form of any of various personal names formed with the ancient Germanic element berht ‘bright, famous’. Compare Brecht and Precht.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pecht in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pecht has slightly decreased over the years. In 2000, Pecht was the 48,380th most common surname, with a count of 410 (0.15 per 100,000 people). However, by 2010, it had dropped in ranking to 53,419th most common, with only 387 individuals carrying the name, constituting a 5.61% decrease in count and a drop of 0.02 in proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #53,419 | -10.42% |
| Count | 410 | 387 | -5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pecht
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reflects that the majority of people bearing the surname Pecht identify as White, making up 96.59% in 2000, with a slight increase to 96.64% in 2010. The data also shows a small Asian/Pacific Islander community with this last name, making up 1.95% in 2000 but decreasing to 1.81% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Pechts identifying as Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 96.64% | 0.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 1.81% | -7.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |