Explore the Family Name Pesko
The meaning of Pesko
Slovak (Peško): from a pet form of the personal name Peter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pesko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pesko had a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pesko ranked 71,143rd in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 73,464th, representing a 3.26% decrease in its ranking. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 256 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, showing a 3.13% increase. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #73,464 | -3.26% |
| Count | 256 | 264 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pesko
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pesko also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a minimal increase from 98.05% in 2000 to 98.11% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, in either 2000 or 2010. The only other notable change was the emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which went from 0% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 98.11% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 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% |