Explore the Family Name Penka
The meaning of Penka
Czech (Moravian; Pěnka): nickname from pěnka, a Moravian dialect form of the Czech vocabulary word pěnkava ‘finch’. This surname is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Penka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Penka has seen a slight decrease in popularity. In 2000, it ranked 62,577th, and by 2010 it moved to 62,714th, marking a marginal decrease of 0.22%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased during this decade. In 2000, the count was at 299, but by 2010 it had risen to 319 - an increase of 6.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #62,714 | -0.22% |
| Count | 299 | 319 | 6.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Penka
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Penka, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white. In 2000, 92.98% of those with the surname identified as white, and this figure slightly rose to 93.42% by 2010. Other ethnic identities that were represented include Hispanic and Black communities, with the latter seeing a subtle rise from 2.34% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010. On the other hand, the Hispanic community saw a slight decline from 2.68% to 2.51% over the same period. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.98% | 93.42% | 0.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 2.51% | -6.34% |
| Black | 2.34% | 2.51% | 7.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |