Explore the Family Name Pieske
The meaning of Pieske
1. German: from a pet form of the medieval personal name Pius (see Pies). 2. East German (of Slavic origin): topographic name from a Slavic word, such as Sorbian pěsk, meaning ‘sand’, and possibly also a habitational name from Pieski in Pomerania. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Gerhard, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Pieske in the United States?
Based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pieske has shifted slightly over the years. In the year 2000, Pieske was ranked as the 69,854th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had shifted to 72,105th place, representing a 3.22% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with the Pieske surname increased by 3.05%, from 262 people in 2000 to 270 people in 2010. As a proportion per 100k, the frequency of Pieske decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #72,105 | -3.22% |
| Count | 262 | 270 | 3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pieske
The ethnic identity associated with the Pieske surname also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of the Pieske surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The majority of those with the Pieske surname identify as White, although this percentage dropped by 3.35% from 95.42% in 2000 to 92.22% in 2010. Those who identified as Hispanic and carried the Pieske surname increased significantly by 80.15%, from 2.67% in 2000 to 4.81% in 2010. Additionally, individuals identifying as two or more races and bearing the Pieske surname increased by 16.23%, making up 1.91% in 2000 and 2.22% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 92.22% | -3.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 4.81% | 80.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 2.22% | 16.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |