Explore the Family Name Pecot
The meaning of Pecot
French (Pécot): unflattering nickname from a diminutive of regional French pec ‘silly, foolish’. Some characteristic forenames: French Fernand, Marcelle, Monique, Pierre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pecot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pecot has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,705th in popularity but fell to 62,189th in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 7.77 percent. The count also fell slightly from 330 to 322, indicating a drop of 2.42 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly dropped by 8.33 percent from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #62,189 | -7.77% |
| Count | 330 | 322 | -2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pecot
The ethnic identity associated with the Pecot surname also shifted during this time period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 66.67 to 71.43 percent, marking a 7.14 percent change. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.52 to 4.04 percent, a 165.79 percent rise. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 29.39 to 22.98 percent, a 21.81 percent fall. The data for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero in both years. The category for two or more races showed a presence in 2000 (1.82 percent) but was not represented in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.67% | 71.43% | 7.14% |
| Black | 29.39% | 22.98% | -21.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 4.04% | 165.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |