Explore the Family Name Jurkovic
The meaning of Jurkovic
Croatian (Jurković); Slovak and Slovenian (Jurkovič): patronymic from a pet form of Croatian and Slovak Juraj, Slovenian Jurij, equivalents of the Latin personal name Georgius (see George). See also Yurkovich.
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How common is the last name Jurkovic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jurkovic in the United States has increased between 2000 and 2010. In this period, its ranking went up from 64,750 to 56,588, indicating a positive change of 12.61%. The count of individuals carrying the Jurkovic name also rose from 287 to 361, marking an increase of 25.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly grew from 0.11 to 0.12, reflecting a 9.09% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #56,588 | 12.61% |
| Count | 287 | 361 | 25.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jurkovic
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Jurkovic surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 97.21% to 96.4%, showing a minor decrease of 0.83%. During the same timeframe, the Hispanic representation within the Jurkovic surname bearers emerged at 2.22%. No changes were registered for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities or for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.4% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.22% | 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% |