Explore the Family Name Potochnik
The meaning of Potochnik
Americanized form of Slovenian Potočnik or Czech and Slovak Potočník (see Potocnik).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Potochnik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Potochnik has seen a slight downward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 96,033rd most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 105,600. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 176 in 2000 to 169 in 2010, representing a change of -3.98%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100k with this name dropped by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #105,600 | -9.96% |
| Count | 176 | 169 | -3.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Potochnik
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that individuals with the surname Potochnik are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.30% of individuals with this surname were White, which increased to 98.82% by 2010. The data shows no change in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0.00% for both years. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 98.82% | 0.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |