2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pecharich
A surname possibly derived from a Slavic word meaning "baker" or "oven tender."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Pecharich. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pecharich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Pecharich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pecharich, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pecharich
The surname Pecharich has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically in the area now known as Croatia. It emerged during the medieval period, likely derived from the Slavic word "pechar," which means "baker." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a baker or was associated with the baking trade.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Pecharich can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various documents and records from the Croatian regions. One notable mention is found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Regni Croatiae, Dalmatiae et Slavoniae," a collection of historical documents and charters from the region, dating back to the 12th century.
In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Pecharich was Ivan Pecharich, a Croatian nobleman and landowner who played a significant role in the local politics and governance of the region during that time period. His name is mentioned in several historical records and documents from the era.
Another notable figure was Nikola Pecharich, a Croatian military leader who lived in the late 16th century. He served in the Croatian military forces and was involved in the conflicts against the Ottoman Empire, which had a significant presence in the Balkans during that period.
During the 17th century, the name Pecharich was also found in various records and documents from the city of Dubrovnik, which was a prominent maritime republic at the time. One such example is Marko Pecharich, a merchant and trader who was involved in the city's thriving maritime trade.
In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Pecharich name was Juraj Pecharich, a Croatian scholar and linguist. He made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Croatian language, publishing works that helped to standardize and promote the use of the Croatian language during a time when it faced suppression and challenges.
Throughout its history, the surname Pecharich has maintained a strong presence in the Croatian regions, with various spellings and variations emerging over time, such as Peharich, Pecharic, and Pehariç. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in the Slavic word "pechar" and its association with the baking trade or profession.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pecharich
Among Census respondents with the surname Pecharich, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Pecharich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pecharich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.0% · 97
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pecharich
Pecharich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,384 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,030 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 10,384 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Up 4,030 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pecharich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #155,682 | 2.5% |
| Count | 101 | 100 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pecharich bearers went from 101 to 100 (-1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,030 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #155,682.
FAQ
Pecharich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pecharich?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Pecharich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Pecharich?
Pecharich ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Pecharich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pecharich.
Has Pecharich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pecharich went from 101 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 1 (-1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Pecharich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pecharich, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pecharich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pecharich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.0%), Black (1.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pecharich (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pecharich mean?
A surname possibly derived from a Slavic word meaning "baker" or "oven tender." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pecharich (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Pecharich?
Find out how common the surname Pecharich is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.