Explore the Family Name Gurka
The meaning of Gurka
1. Polish: variant of Gorka and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This surname is very rare in Poland. 2. Ukrainian and Rusyn (mainly from Poland and Slovakia): from a pet form of the personal name Huriy (Russian-oriented transliteration Guriy), ultimately from Hebrew gur ‘(lion) cub’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Urszula.
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How common is the last name Gurka in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Gurka" saw minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gurka ranked as the 34,503rd most common surname in the United States, but its rank slightly dropped to 35,764th by 2010, indicating a -3.65% change in popularity. The number of individuals with this surname increased from 621 in 2000 to 628 in 2010, showing a 1.13% growth rate. However, the proportion per 100,000 residents decreased by 8.7% over the decade, from 0.23 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,503 | #35,764 | -3.65% |
| Count | 621 | 628 | 1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gurka
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Gurka". Overwhelmingly, people with this name identified as white, though the percentage dropped from 97.42% in 2000 to 92.99% in 2010, a 4.55% decline. The census data also shows an increase in the number of individuals with the Gurka surname identifying as Hispanic, from 1.13% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010, a significant increase of 111.50%. Additionally, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races were recorded in 2010, making up 1.11% and 2.39% of the Gurka population respectively. No individuals with the Gurka surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 92.99% | -4.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.39% | 111.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |