Explore the Family Name Peska
The meaning of Peska
Czech (Peška): from a pet form of the personal name Petr (see Peter). The homonymous Sorbian cognate, Pěška, is found in Germanized forms, only (see Peschke). Compare also Peschka.
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How common is the last name Peska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Peska has been changing over time. In 2000, Peska was ranked 65,492 in popularity, but it rose to 61,899 by 2010, marking a 5.49% increase. This change is reflected in the count of people with this surname, which also grew by 14.49%, from 283 in 2000 to 324 in 2010. Furthermore, when calculating the proportion of Peska per 100k people, there's an evident growth of 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #61,899 | 5.49% |
| Count | 283 | 324 | 14.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peska
The ethnicity associated with the surname Peska also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, as documented by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals identified as White, making up 96.82% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.37% in 2010. Meanwhile, those who identified as belonging to two or more races emerged, contributing 1.85% in 2010. There was also a small Hispanic representation in 2010, accounting for 2.47%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.37% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| 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% |