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

Peikert, 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 Peikert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peikert in America

Peikert is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peikert surname appeared 308 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 Peikert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peikert 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 Peikert

The surname PEIKERT is of German origin, originating in the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "peiken," which means "to peck" or "to pick." This name was likely given to someone whose occupation involved pecking or picking, such as a farmer or a bird catcher.

The earliest recorded instance of the name PEIKERT can be found in the town of Augsburg, Germany, in the year 1567. In these early records, the name was sometimes spelled as "Peickert" or "Peykert," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common before standardized spelling conventions were established.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname PEIKERT was Hans Peikert, a farmer who lived in the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the late 16th century. Records from the time mention him as a respected member of the local community.

In the 17th century, the name PEIKERT began to spread beyond its original region, with families bearing this surname appearing in various parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries such as Austria and Switzerland. One notable individual from this period was Johann Peikert, a merchant from Nuremberg who was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the East Indies.

During the 18th century, the PEIKERT surname gained further prominence with the rise of Johann Michael Peikert, a renowned clockmaker from the town of Schwabach in Bavaria. His intricate and beautifully crafted timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

In the 19th century, the PEIKERT name continued to be associated with skilled artisans and craftsmen. One such individual was August Peikert, a master woodcarver from the Black Forest region of Germany, whose intricate wooden sculptures and furniture were widely admired for their artistic merit.

As German immigrants began to settle in other parts of the world, the PEIKERT surname also spread to new lands. One notable example is Carl Peikert, who was born in Bavaria in 1845 and later emigrated to the United States, where he became a successful businessman and philanthropist in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Throughout its history, the PEIKERT surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, ranging from farmers and artisans to merchants and entrepreneurs. While not as widely known as some other German surnames, it has left its mark on the cultural and economic fabric of the regions where it has taken root.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peikert

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

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 Peikert 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 Peikert 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 Peikert was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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