Explore the Family Name Kucharek
The meaning of Kucharek
Polish: from a diminutive of Kucharz ‘cook’ (see Kuchar).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kucharek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kucharek saw a modest decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 54,269th in 2000, it slipped to 57,234th by 2010, representing a drop of 5.46%. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname Kucharek remained stable at 356 across both years. Consequently, the proportion of people named Kucharek per 100,000 also dipped slightly, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, marking a 7.69% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #57,234 | -5.46% |
| Count | 356 | 356 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kucharek
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the surname Kucharek, information from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 94.66 and 96.91 respectively, indicating an increase of 2.38%. In 2000, 2.53% identified as belonging to two or more races, but this figure dropped to 0 by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic remained constant at 1.69% over the decade. No Kuchareks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 96.91% | 2.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |