Explore the Family Name Cervenka
The meaning of Cervenka
Czech (Červenka): nickname from červenka ‘robin’ (the bird), a derivative of červený ‘red’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cervenka in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cervenka has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 22,384 in popularity, with 1,073 individuals carrying it in the United States. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 25,115, with a reduced count of 988 individuals bearing the name. This denotes a decrease of 12.2% in ranking and a 7.92% reduction in the total count. The representation of this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 17.5% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,384 | #25,115 | -12.2% |
| Count | 1,073 | 988 | -7.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.33 | -17.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cervenka
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cervenka as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly identified with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.3% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 97.87% by 2010. The proportion of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, and Hispanic saw a decrease in this period. There was no change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with zero percent reported for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 97.87% | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 0.91% | -24.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.61% | -27.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |