Explore the Family Name Piech
The meaning of Piech
Polish and Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Polish Piotr, Czech Petr (see Peter). This surname is rare in Czechia. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Genowefa, Janina, Janusz, Kazimierz, Krzysztof, Stanislawa, Tadeusz, Teofil, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Piech in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Piech was ranked 34,114 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 35,671 by 2010, a decrease of 4.56%. The count of individuals with this surname remained fairly stable, rising slightly from 629 to 630 over the decade. However, the proportion of people named Piech per 100,000 decreased by 8.7% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,114 | #35,671 | -4.56% |
| Count | 629 | 630 | 0.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piech
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals carrying the Piech surname identified as White, with 96.82% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 96.67% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, showing a slight increase from 1.27% to 1.43% over the ten-year span. The category "Two or more races" saw a significant decrease from 1.27% to 0.79%. No individuals with the Piech surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 96.67% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.43% | 12.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0.79% | -37.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |