Explore the Family Name Peschka
The meaning of Peschka
Germanized form of Czech Peška (see Peska) and of other Slavic cognates, such as Sorbian Pěška (see Peschke).
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How common is the last name Peschka in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Peschka experienced slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dipped by approximately 1.48%, moving from 108,153 in 2000 to 109,758 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by about 5.92%, rising from a population of 152 in 2000 to 161 by 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Peschka surname per 100,000 decreased by approximately 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,153 | #109,758 | -1.48% |
| Count | 152 | 161 | 5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peschka
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Peschka, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly affiliated with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.37% of individuals with this surname identified as White, reducing slightly to 93.79% in 2010. Notably, the census recorded an emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, moving from no reported individuals in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no significant change in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 93.79% | -3.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.35% | 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% |