Explore the Family Name Peckenpaugh
The meaning of Peckenpaugh
Americanized form of German Beckenbach.
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How common is the last name Peckenpaugh in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peckenpaugh saw a slight boost in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49249th most common last name, while by 2010, it had improved slightly to become the 48717th most common. The overall count of people with this last name also increased from 401 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, representing a growth rate of nearly 8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #48,717 | 1.08% |
| Count | 401 | 433 | 7.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peckenpaugh
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insightful data about the ethnic identity associated with the Peckenpaugh surname. As of 2010, the majority of holders of the name, 90.07%, are white, showing a slight decrease from 92.27% in 2000. There's been an increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 2.24% in 2000 to 3.23% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.5% to 2.31%. Interestingly, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010 there were 2.54%. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 2.74% to zero over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.27% | 90.07% | -2.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 3.23% | 44.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.31% | 54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.74% | 0% | 0% |