Explore the Family Name Pelech
The meaning of Pelech
1. Czech: from a derivative of the old personal name Pelhřim (see Pellegrino). 2. Czech and Slovak: nickname from pelech ‘den’, also ‘bed’. 3. Altered form of Ukrainian Pelekh: nickname from pelekh ‘tuft of hair’, probably in the transferred sense ‘old man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Johann. Ukrainian Wolodymyr.
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How common is the last name Pelech in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pelech saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 58,849 in 2000 to 60,505 in 2010, representing a downward shift of 2.81%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.42% during the same period, moving from 322 to 333. The proportion of people named Pelech per 100,000 decreased by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #60,505 | -2.81% |
| Count | 322 | 333 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pelech
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Pelech identify as White. This group accounted for 98.76% of all Pelechs in 2000, but this figure dropped by 4.22% to 94.59% in 2010. During the same period, there was an appearance of Hispanic identity within the Pelech demographic, which accounted for 3.90% in 2010, up from 0% in 2000. There were no reported changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.76% | 94.59% | -4.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |