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

Pesek, 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 Pesek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pesek in America

Pesek is the 19166th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pesek surname appeared 1,417 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 Pesek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pesek 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 Pesek

The surname Pesek originates from Slovenia and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Slovenian word "pesek," which means "sand" or "sandy place." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a sandy area or worked with sand in some capacity.

The earliest recorded instance of the Pesek surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of St. Nicholas in the town of Litija, Slovenia, in the year 1562. The entry mentions a certain Janez Pesek, indicating that the name was already established in the region at that time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Pesek name appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts throughout Slovenia. For example, a land deed from 1687 mentions a Luka Pesek as a landowner in the village of Dolenja Vas, near the town of Krško.

One notable bearer of the Pesek surname was Jožef Pesek (1716-1791), a Slovenian priest and theologian who served as a parish priest in the town of Novo Mesto. He was known for his scholarly works on religious topics and his contributions to the intellectual life of the region.

Another significant figure was Franc Pesek (1820-1892), a Slovenian poet and writer who played a crucial role in the development of Slovenian literature during the 19th century. His collections of poetry, such as "Črtice" (Sketches), published in 1853, are considered important works in the Slovenian literary canon.

In the 20th century, Stanko Pesek (1915-1983) was a prominent Slovenian architect who designed several notable buildings, including the National and University Library in Ljubljana, which is considered one of his most significant works.

The Pesek surname has also been associated with various place names in Slovenia. For instance, the village of Pesce, located in the Municipality of Brežice, likely derives its name from the Slovenian word "pesek," indicating a connection to the surname's origin.

It is worth noting that the Pesek surname has also been found in other Slavic countries, such as Croatia and Serbia, where it may have been adopted by individuals or families with Slovenian roots or connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pesek

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

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

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