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

Peschka, 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 Peschka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peschka in America

Peschka is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peschka surname appeared 161 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 Peschka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peschka 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 Peschka

The surname Peschka is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the German region of Saxony, where it was likely derived from the Old German word "pesche," meaning "peach." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a peach grower or someone associated with the cultivation of peaches.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Peschka surname appears in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Bautzen, located in present-day Saxony, Germany. These records date back to the late 15th century and mention several individuals bearing the Peschka name.

In the 16th century, the Peschka surname is found in various historical documents from the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Bohemia. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial origins in Saxony and had become established in other German-speaking areas.

Notable individuals with the Peschka surname include Johann Gottlieb Peschka (1738-1804), a German composer and organist from Silesia. His works, primarily composed for the organ and church choir, were influential in the development of sacred music in the region.

Another prominent figure was Karl Peschka (1826-1886), a German painter and illustrator known for his depictions of landscapes and historical scenes. His works were widely exhibited and can be found in several museums across Germany.

In the 19th century, the Peschka surname gained further recognition with the birth of Max Peschka (1846-1912), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag (Imperial Diet) for the German Centre Party.

Other notable individuals include Erich Peschka (1898-1976), a German writer and journalist who authored several novels and plays during his lifetime, and Marianne Peschka (1920-2009), a German actress and singer who enjoyed a successful career in theater and films throughout the mid-20th century.

While the Peschka surname has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, its historical roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the German regions of Saxony and Silesia, where it emerged as a surname related to the cultivation of peaches or derived from the Old German word "pesche."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peschka

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

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

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