Explore the Family Name Palkovich
The meaning of Palkovich
Americanized form of Slovak Palkovič, Serbian and Croatian Palković (see Palkovic), and of their Hungarized form Palkovics.
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How common is the last name Palkovich in the United States?
According to the data received from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Palkovich has seen some changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Palkovich ranked 91,004 in popularity but dropped to 103,181 in 2010, a decline of approximately 13.38%. The count of people carrying the Palkovich surname also decreased from 188 in 2000 to 174 in 2010, registering a 7.45% decrease. The proportion of Palkovich per 100k people also fell by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #103,181 | -13.38% |
| Count | 188 | 174 | -7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palkovich
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Palkovich, it is primarily linked to White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.74% of individuals with the surname were categorized as White, which slightly decreased to 94.25% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races under this surname were at 3.19% in 2000, however, this figure was suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy purposes. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 94.25% | -1.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |