Explore the Family Name Persky
The meaning of Persky
Jewish (from Lithuania and Belarus): habitational name for someone from Perki in Lithuania. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avron, Mort.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Persky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Persky has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,868th and by 2010, it had slipped to 33,772nd, representing a decline of 9.41%. The number of individuals with the Persky surname also decreased during this period, from 712 in 2000 to 674 in 2010, a drop of 5.34%. Proportionally, the presence of the Persky surname per 100,000 people declined by 11.54% over the same timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,868 | #33,772 | -9.41% |
| Count | 712 | 674 | -5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Persky
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Persky surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White. This group made up 94.94% in 2000 and 94.51% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 0.45%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.69% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010, reflecting a significant growth of 75.74%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black slightly increased by 6.25% during this period. Notably, there were no individuals with the Persky surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.94% | 94.51% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.97% | 75.74% |
| Black | 1.12% | 1.19% | 6.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0.74% | -47.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |