Explore the Family Name Pecka
The meaning of Pecka
Czech: from pecka ‘cherry stone’ or ‘plum stone’, a nickname for a hard man. Compare Petska.
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How common is the last name Pecka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pecka has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Pecka was ranked the 42,217th most popular surname in the United States, with 484 individuals sharing it. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 48,160, reflecting a 14.08% decrease. The number of people bearing the surname also declined to 439, a 9.3% drop from the 2000 count. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #48,160 | -14.08% |
| Count | 484 | 439 | -9.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pecka
Regarding the ethnicity distribution of those with the Pecka surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identifies as White. In 2000, 96.69% were White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 94.53% by 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black communities in either year. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase over the decade from 1.65% to 3.42%. The group identifying with two or more races also grew from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native community remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 94.53% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 3.42% | 107.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.59% | 54.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |