Explore the Family Name Peschke
The meaning of Peschke
Germanized form of Czech Peška (see Peska) and of other Slavic cognates, such as Sorbian Pěška (from a pet form of the personal name Pěš; see Pesch 2) and also Pětška, Pěčka (from a pet form of the personal name Pětš, Pěč; see Petsch 2). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Friedrich, Gerhard, Gunter, Hermann, Horst, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Peschke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peschke saw a subtle change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,838 in terms of popularity and this ranking slightly dropped to 48,717 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.84%. However, there was a small increase in the count of individuals with the Peschke surname, growing from 416 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, an increase of around 4.09%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #48,717 | -1.84% |
| Count | 416 | 433 | 4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peschke
The ethnic identity associated with the Peschke surname also shifted during that decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with the surname, although their representation decreased from 97.12% in 2000 to 90.07% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as Hispanic within the Peschke surname group increased significantly, from 1.92% in 2000 to 6.24% in 2010. Notably, the 2010 census also showed some individuals with the Peschke surname identifying with two or more races, a category that hadn’t been represented in 2000. There were no recorded changes for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 90.07% | -7.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 6.24% | 225% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |