Explore the Family Name Butkovic
The meaning of Butkovic
Croatian (Butković); Slovenian and Slovak (Butkovič): patronymic from a pet form of a Slavic compound personal name, such as Budislav, based on the element bud ‘to inspire’ (from Old Slavic buditi). Compare Butkovich.
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How common is the last name Butkovic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Butkovic has experienced a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, it was ranked 134,929th most common in the United States with 115 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the ranking fell to 150,452nd and the count dropped to 109, denoting an 11.5% decline in rank and a 5.22% decrease in counts. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Butkovic per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,929 | #150,452 | -11.5% |
| Count | 115 | 109 | -5.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butkovic
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Butkovic identify as White. This group increased from 92.17% in 2000 to 96.33% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 6.09% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.17% | 96.33% | 4.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 6.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |