Explore the Family Name Jurca
The meaning of Jurca
1. Czech (Moravian) and Slovak (Jurča): from a derivative of the Moravian personal name Jura ‘George’ and of its Slovak cognate Juraj. 2. Romanian: from a derivative of the personal name Jura ‘George’, formed with the diminutive suffix -ca of Slavic origin. 3. Slovenian: from an old pet form of the personal name Jurij, an equivalent of Latin Georgius (see George).
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How common is the last name Jurca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jurca has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jurca was ranked as the 72,022nd most popular surname in America, with a total of 252 individuals carrying the name. A decade later, in 2010, the surname had risen to the 67,943rd spot, an improvement by about 5.66%. The count of people carrying the surname also increased to 290, marking a growth of 15.08%. The proportion of individuals with the Jurca surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #67,943 | 5.66% |
| Count | 252 | 290 | 15.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jurca
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows some shifts over the same period. As per the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, about 94.05% of people with the Jurca surname identified as White, while 3.57% identified with two or more races. No respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, there were noticeable changes. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly to 90.69%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased to 5.52%. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose to 1.72%, but the category of two or more races saw a drop to 1.72%. There were still no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 90.69% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.57% | 1.72% | -51.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |