Explore the Family Name Pestka
The meaning of Pestka
Polish: nickname for a small, hard person, from pestka ‘stone of a fruit’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Danuta, Iwona.
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How common is the last name Pestka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pestka has seen a slight decrease in rank from 48,877 in 2000 to 49,087 in 2010, a change of -0.43%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.93% during the same period, from 405 in 2000 to 429 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #49,087 | -0.43% |
| Count | 405 | 429 | 5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pestka
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Pestka identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 98.02% in 2000 to 96.04% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded in either year. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.40% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. Additionally, in 2010, 1.86% of people with the surname Pestka identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 96.04% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |