Explore the Family Name Kaczka
The meaning of Kaczka
Polish: nickname from kaczka ‘duck’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof.
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How common is the last name Kaczka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kaczka saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 68,172nd and by 2010 it dropped slightly to a ranking of 75,564th. This represents a change of -10.84 in the rank. Additionally, the number of individuals with the Kaczka surname also fell during this period. There were 270 people with this surname in 2000, which decreased by 5.56% to 255 people in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, indicating a -10.0 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #75,564 | -10.84% |
| Count | 270 | 255 | -5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaczka
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kaczka, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as white, although there has been a small shift over the decade. In 2000, 96.67% of those with the Kaczka surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 95.29% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races made up 2.22% of individuals with this surname in 2000, however, this percentage dropped to zero in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or Latino with this surname in 2000, by 2010, this group represented 2.75% of the Kaczka surname holders. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all maintained a consistent 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 95.29% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |