Explore the Family Name Mokry
The meaning of Mokry
Czech and Slovak (Mokrý); Polish: nickname from Czech and Slovak mokrý, Polish mokry ‘wet’.
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How common is the last name Mokry in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mokry has observed an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mokry was ranked 44,738th in popularity among surnames in the United States, however, by 2010 it had climbed to the 41,799th spot, showing a change of 6.57 percent. Moreover, there was also a rise in the total count of people bearing this surname, with a 15.04 percent increase from 452 in 2000 to 520 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 5.88 percent, from 0.17 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #41,799 | 6.57% |
| Count | 452 | 520 | 15.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mokry
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mokry, as represented by data from the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly remains White. As of 2000, about 95.13 percent of individuals with the surname identified as White, but this number saw a minor decrease to 93.85 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation also decreased slightly by 8.33 percent from 4.20 percent in 2000 to 3.85 percent in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 1.73 percent of those with the Mokry surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.13% | 93.85% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 3.85% | -8.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |