Explore the Family Name Pesa
The meaning of Pesa
Croatian and Czech (Peša): from a pet form of the personal name Petar (Croatian), Petr (Czech), equivalents of Peter. Some characteristic forenames: Croatian or Serbian Milenko, Nenad, Sinisa, Zivko.
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How common is the last name Pesa in the United States?
According to the U.S. Decennial Census data, the popularity of the surname Pesa experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pesa was ranked 48,380th in popularity and increased to the 44,730th rank by 2010, marking a 7.54% rise. The number of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 410 in 2000 to 480 in 2010, an increase of 17.07%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Pesa per 100,000 people similarly saw a growth of 6.67%, bringing it from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #44,730 | 7.54% |
| Count | 410 | 480 | 17.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pesa
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pesa. Notable changes were observed from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 1.22% to 2.50%. Interestingly, those identified as belonging to two or more races appeared in 2010 at 1.46%, where there was no representation in 2000. The majority still identified as White, although it decreased slightly from 94.63% to 91.46%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a modest increase from 3.41% to 3.75%. No data was recorded for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.63% | 91.46% | -3.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 3.75% | 9.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 2.5% | 104.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |