Explore the Family Name Dulka
The meaning of Dulka
1. Polish: derivative of Dula. 2. Slovak: diminutive of dula ‘quince’ (see Dula) or of duľa ‘bump’. 3. Czech: of the same origin as Dulík (see Dulik).
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How common is the last name Dulka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Dulka" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 72,022nd in 2000 to 92,719th in 2010, representing a decrease of 28.74%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 252 in 2000 to 198 in 2010, marking a reduction of 21.43%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., there were approximately 0.09 people named Dulka in 2000, which declined to 0.07 in 2010, a decrease of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #92,719 | -28.74% |
| Count | 252 | 198 | -21.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dulka
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname "Dulka", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, with a slight increase from 92.46% in 2000 to 95.96% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic dropped slightly from 4.37% in 2000 to 3.54% in 2010, while those who identified as Black in 2000 (1.98%) appeared to be absent in the 2010 data. No individuals with the surname "Dulka" reportedly identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.46% | 95.96% | 3.79% |
| Hispanic | 4.37% | 3.54% | -18.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |