Explore the Family Name Butkovich
The meaning of Butkovich
Americanized form of Croatian Butković, Slovenian and Slovak Butkovič (see Butkovic).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Butkovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Butkovich ranked 28,489 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 29,528 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.65%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname saw a minor increase from 788 in 2000 to 799 in 2010, a growth of around 1.4%. The proportion of Butkovich per 100,000 people also experienced a dip by 6.9% during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,489 | #29,528 | -3.65% |
| Count | 788 | 799 | 1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butkovich
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting shift from 2000 to 2010. The majority of those with the Butkovich surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 95.43% to 94.99%. There was an uptick in the Hispanic identity associated with the surname, moving up by 41.87% to reach 2.88%. The category of 'Two or more races' showed a presence in 2000 but was not reported in 2010. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander identity emerged in 2010, while there were no reports of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 94.99% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.88% | 41.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |