Explore the Family Name Potocki
The meaning of Potocki
Polish and Jewish (from Poland); Croatian and Slovenian (Potočki): topographic name for someone who lived by a brook or stream, derived from Polish, Croatian, and Slovenian potok ‘brook, stream’, or a habitational name from any of various places called Potok, named with the same word. In Poland, this surname is also found among Rusyns (Lemkos). Compare Potoski and Potosky. History: This name is borne by one of the most distinguished Polish noble families, among whose members have been many statesmen, military commanders, and writers. Forebears of the Potocki family were already prominent in Polish society in the 13th century. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Czeslaw, Justyna, Kazimierz, Kinga, Krzysztof, Piotr, Witold, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Potocki in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Potocki has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Potocki was ranked 27,150 in terms of popularity, falling slightly to a rank of 28,552 in 2010. This represents a change of -5.16 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped marginally from 838 in 2000 to 835 in 2010, indicating a -0.36 percent change. Furthermore, there was a -9.68 percent change in the proportion per 100k people bearing this surname, shifting from 0.31 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,150 | #28,552 | -5.16% |
| Count | 838 | 835 | -0.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Potocki
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Potocki as per the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White remained the dominant ethnicity, albeit decreasing from 97.61 percent in 2000 to 96.17 percent in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 42.86 percent, while the Hispanic representation experienced a significant surge of 128.57 percent. In contrast, the percentage for Asian/Pacific Islander remained steady at 0.60, and there were no recorded changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 96.17% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.92% | 128.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.2% | 42.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |