Explore the Family Name Petesch
The meaning of Petesch
Luxembourgish: genitivized patronymic from the personal name Peter (compare German Peters). It is also found in France (Lorraine) and Belgium (Wallonia).
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How common is the last name Petesch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Petesch has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,326 and dropped to 86,314 by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.2 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this time period. In 2000, there were 227 people with the surname Petesch, but by 2010, that number had dropped to 216, indicating a 4.85 percent decrease. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.08 to 0.07, a 12.5 percent decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #86,314 | -10.2% |
| Count | 227 | 216 | -4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petesch
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Petesch, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates an almost exclusive association with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.68 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.22 percent in 2010. There was no recorded change in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 97.22% | -1.48% |
| 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% |