Find out how popular the last name Pask is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Pask.

Pask, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Pask surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pask in America

Pask is the 48060th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pask surname appeared 440 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Pask.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pask to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Pask

The surname PASK has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "pæsc," which was used to refer to the Easter holiday or the Jewish Passover. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname for someone associated with these religious observances.

One of the earliest known records of the PASK surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Pasca." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings throughout England.

In the 13th century, the surname PASK appeared in various forms, such as "Pasch," "Pasche," and "Pask," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that time period. These variations likely arose from regional dialects and the preferences of individual scribes.

The earliest recorded individual with the PASK surname was William Pask, who lived in Lincolnshire, England, in the late 12th century. Another notable figure was John Pask, a prominent merchant and member of the City of London's Worshipful Company of Drapers in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the PASK surname was found in various parts of England, including the counties of Berkshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. One notable individual from this period was Richard Pask, a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Bath in the late 17th century.

During the 18th century, the PASK surname continued to be well-represented in England, with several individuals achieving notable positions. One such person was Sir Charles Pask (1732-1812), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and later became a Member of Parliament.

In the 19th century, the PASK surname gained further prominence with individuals like John Pask (1789-1868), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Gloucestershire, and George Pask (1828-1895), a renowned architect and surveyor who worked on several notable projects in London.

Throughout its history, the PASK surname has been associated with various occupations and achievements, ranging from merchants and landowners to naval officers and architects. While its origins may have been rooted in religious observances, the name has evolved to encompass a diverse array of individuals and contributions to society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pask

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Pask.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Pask was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Pask has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Pask was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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