Explore the Family Name Peeke
The meaning of Peeke
English and Irish: variant of Peak.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Peeke in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peeke has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, Peeke was ranked 89,895th in terms of popular surnames, while by 2010, it had fallen to 104,602nd place, marking a decline of 16.36 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped from 191 in 2000 to 171 in 2010, translating to a decline of 10.47 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the Peeke surname per 100,000 decreased by 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #104,602 | -16.36% |
| Count | 191 | 171 | -10.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peeke
The ethnic identity associated with the Peeke surname has also seen changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (95.81 percent) of those with the Peeke surname identified as White. By 2010, this number dropped by 9.66 percent to 86.55 percent. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, some shifts were noted in 2010. There were recorded individuals who identified as having two or more races (4.68 percent) and American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage (3.51 percent).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 86.55% | -9.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |