2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pesarchick
A surname possibly derived from a Slavic term related to sand or sandy soil.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Pesarchick. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pesarchick 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Pesarchick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pesarchick, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pesarchick
The surname "PESARCHICK" is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. Its roots can be traced back to the 15th century, when it was likely derived from a combination of the Slavic words "pesok" (sand) and "rzeka" (river), suggesting a connection to a sandy riverbank or a location near a sandy river.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PESARCHICK can be found in a document from the city of Lviv, Ukraine, dated 1487. This document mentions a certain Andrei Pesarchick, a landowner in the region. The name is spelled slightly differently, as "Pezsarchyk," reflecting the phonetic variations common in historical records.
In the 16th century, the PESARCHICK name gained prominence in the town of Poznan, Poland, where a family of merchants and traders bearing this surname established themselves. One notable figure from this era was Jan Pesarchick (1543-1611), a successful merchant who played a significant role in the local economy.
As the PESARCHICK family spread across Eastern Europe, their name underwent various spelling variations, such as "Pesarsczyk," "Pesarczyk," and "Pesarczik." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal variations in record-keeping.
In the 18th century, a branch of the PESARCHICK family settled in the town of Berdychiv, located in modern-day Ukraine. One of the most notable individuals from this lineage was Grigory Pesarchick (1765-1841), a respected scholar and teacher who made significant contributions to the education system in the region.
Another prominent figure with the PESARCHICK surname was Kateryna Pesarchick (1887-1972), a Ukrainian writer and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring the themes of love, nature, and Ukrainian identity. Her poetry collections, published in the early 20th century, helped preserve and promote the cultural heritage of her homeland.
As the PESARCHICK name spread across Eastern Europe, it found its way into various historical records, including church registers, land deeds, and census records. While the surname is relatively uncommon in modern times, its rich history and connections to the region's past make it a fascinating subject for genealogical and onomastic research.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pesarchick
Among Census respondents with the surname Pesarchick, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Pesarchick 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 Pesarchick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.0% · 101
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pesarchick
Pesarchick appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,289 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 1,289 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 Pesarchick 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 | #156,044 | #154,755 | 0.8% |
| Count | 104 | 102 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pesarchick bearers went from 104 to 102 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 1,289 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #154,755.
FAQ
Pesarchick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pesarchick?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Pesarchick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Pesarchick?
Pesarchick ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Pesarchick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Pesarchick.
Has Pesarchick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pesarchick went from 104 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Pesarchick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pesarchick, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (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 Pesarchick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pesarchick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.0%), Two or More Races (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 Pesarchick (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 Pesarchick mean?
A surname possibly derived from a Slavic term related to sand or sandy soil. 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 Pesarchick (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 common is the surname Pesarchick?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Pesarchick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.