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

Peko, 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 Peko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peko in America

Peko is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peko surname appeared 143 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 Peko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peko 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 Peko

The surname PEKO has its origins in Poland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "peko," which means "baker." The name likely originated in the region of Silesia, where many of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found.

One of the earliest known references to the PEKO name appears in a Silesian church record from the late 1500s, where a family by the name of PEKO is listed as residing in the town of Wroclaw. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by that time.

During the 17th century, the PEKO surname began to spread beyond Silesia to other parts of Poland, as well as neighboring regions such as Bohemia and the German lands. This was likely due to migration and the movement of people during that era.

In the 18th century, a notable figure by the name of Jan PEKO (1712-1789) was a prominent baker and businessman in the city of Krakow. His successful bakery and commercial ventures likely contributed to the recognition of the PEKO name in the region.

Another individual of note was Tomasz PEKO (1824-1901), a Polish poet and writer who was born in the town of Lowicz. His works, which often explored themes of rural life and folklore, helped to preserve the cultural heritage of his homeland.

The 19th century also saw the PEKO name spread to other parts of Europe, as well as across the Atlantic to the Americas. One example is Andrzej PEKO (1861-1932), who was born in Warsaw but later emigrated to the United States, settling in Chicago where he worked as a baker and became involved in the local Polish community.

In the early 20th century, Zofia PEKO (1902-1978) was a renowned artist and sculptor from Krakow, whose works were celebrated for their intricate detail and representation of Polish cultural themes.

Throughout its history, the PEKO surname has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the baking trade, while also branching out into various other professions and areas of cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peko

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

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

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