Explore the Family Name Peckman
The meaning of Peckman
Americanized form of German Peckmann: 1. Low German variant of Pechmann, an elaborated form of Pech. 2. variant of Beckmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peckman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Peckman has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Peckman name was ranked 44,997th and by 2010 it had fallen to 48,160th place, a decrease of approximately 7.03 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell during this ten-year period, from 449 to 439, representing a decline of 2.23 percent. Consequently, the proportion of Peckmans per 100,000 people in the U.S. also saw a decrease of around 11.76 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #48,160 | -7.03% |
| Count | 449 | 439 | -2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peckman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Peckman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, which increased slightly from 95.77 percent in 2000 to 96.13 percent in 2010. Additionally, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.78 percent in 2000 to 2.51 percent in 2010, an approximate rise of 41.01 percent. However, the data showed no Peckmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or as belonging to two or more races in either year. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped completely from 1.11 percent in 2000 to 0 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 96.13% | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.51% | 41.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.11% | 0% | -100% |