Explore the Family Name Motyka
The meaning of Motyka
Polish, Czech, Slovak, and Ukrainian: nickname or metonymic occupational name from motyka ‘hoe’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Alicja, Dariusz, Franciszek, Ignatius, Jadwiga, Janina, Jozefa, Krzysztof, Leszek, Miroslawa.
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How common is the last name Motyka in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Motyka has slightly decreased in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from the 21,105th most popular name to the 21,609th. However, the count of individuals with this surname has seen a small increase of 4.05%, rising from 1,160 in 2000 to 1,207 in 2010. Despite this growth in absolute numbers, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people in the population, the prevalence of the Motyka surname decreased by 4.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,105 | #21,609 | -2.39% |
| Count | 1,160 | 1,207 | 4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Motyka
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Motyka identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.93% over this period. The number of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities saw a dramatic increase of 211.59%, although the overall percentage remains relatively low at 2.15%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 80.77%, albeit from a low base. There were no individuals with the surname Motyka who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Lastly, the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell by 25.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 95.28% | -1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 2.15% | 211.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.41% | 80.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 0.83% | -25.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |