Explore the Family Name Peugh
The meaning of Peugh
Welsh: variant of Pugh. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Peugh in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Peugh has seen a slight decline in its rank of popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from the 22,891st position to the 23,167th. Despite this, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 5.46 percent over the same time period, growing from 1,044 to 1,101. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 5.13 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,891 | #23,167 | -1.21% |
| Count | 1,044 | 1,101 | 5.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Peugh
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The most significant change was in the Hispanic category, which nearly doubled from 1.34 percent to 2.63 percent. There was also a small increase in the Black category, while the White category saw a minor dip from 92.15 percent to 90.74 percent. The percentage of individuals with the Peugh surname identifying as two or more races declined by 19.31 percent. It's worth noting that Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were not represented in 2000, but emerged in the 2010 census, at 0.54 percent and 1 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.15% | 90.74% | -1.53% |
| Black | 2.97% | 3% | 1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.63% | 96.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 2.09% | -19.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |