Explore the Family Name Peske
The meaning of Peske
1. German: from a (Germanized Slavic) pet form of the personal name Peter. 2. East German (of Slavic origin): topographic name from a Slavic word, such as Sorbian pěsk, meaning ‘sand’.
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How common is the last name Peske in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peske saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Its ranking fell by approximately 10.69%, moving from 100,663rd place to 111,426th place. The number of individuals with the Peske surname also diminished during this decade, dropping by around 4.82% from 166 people to 158. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,663 | #111,426 | -10.69% |
| Count | 166 | 158 | -4.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peske
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Peske surname identified as White. This group decreased slightly from 98.80% in 2000 to 96.84% in 2010. There were no recorded changes among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 96.84% | -1.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |