Explore the Family Name Peckinpaugh
The meaning of Peckinpaugh
Americanized form of German Beckenbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peckinpaugh in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Peckinpaugh' ranked 40,908 in popularity in both 2000 and 2010, indicating no significant change over the decade. The number of people with the surname increased slightly from 503 in 2000 to 533 in 2010, a growth rate of nearly 6 percent. However, when considering the broader population, the proportion of individuals with the 'Peckinpaugh' surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5.26 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #40,909 | 0% |
| Count | 503 | 533 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peckinpaugh
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the 'Peckinpaugh' surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though the percentage decreased slightly from 94.63 percent to 93.62 percent. An increase was noted among those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 2.58 percent in 2000 to 3.19 percent in 2010. A small percentage also identified as belonging to two or more races, decreasing marginally from 1.79 percent in 2000 to 1.69 percent in 2010. In contrast, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 93.62% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 3.19% | 23.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.69% | -5.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |