Explore the Family Name Peeks
The meaning of Peeks
1. North German and Dutch: patronymic from Peek. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Pix (see Peaks). 3. English: variant of Peaks.
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How common is the last name Peeks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Peeks has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 32,743 in 2000 to 42,790 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 30.68%. Similarly, the count, which represents how many people carry this surname, decreased by 23.45%, from 661 in 2000 to 506 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname per 100k people also experienced a notable downshift, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, a drop of 32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,743 | #42,790 | -30.68% |
| Count | 661 | 506 | -23.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.17 | -32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peeks
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some intriguing shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Peeks. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a substantial increase of 161.32% in individuals identifying as two or more races. White individuals carrying the surname decreased from 60.06% to 52.57%. Hispanic individuals also saw a drop, going from 3.93% to 3.16%. However, there was an 18.10% increase in the percentage of Black individuals with this surname. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations with this surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.06% | 52.57% | -12.47% |
| Black | 34.64% | 40.91% | 18.1% |
| Hispanic | 3.93% | 3.16% | -19.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 2.77% | 161.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |