Explore the Family Name Cernoch
The meaning of Cernoch
Czech (Černoch): nickname from černoch ‘dark-skinned man’, a derivative of černý ‘black, dark’. Compare Cerny. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Erwin, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Cernoch in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cernoch has seen subtle shifts in its popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 73,154th most common name, and by 2010 it moved to 75,317th, indicating a slight decrease in prevalence by 2.96%. The count, or number of people with this surname, however, had increased from 247 to 256, reflecting an increase of 3.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #75,317 | -2.96% |
| Count | 247 | 256 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cernoch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cernoch, according to the decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 99.19% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 98.05% in 2010. The Hispanic presence in this surname's demographic experienced a small growth over the decade, rising from 0% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Cernoch identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.19% | 98.05% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |