Explore the Family Name Potocnik
The meaning of Potocnik
1. Slovenian (Potočnik): topographic name for someone who lived by a stream, derived from potok ‘brook, stream’; or an old habitational name for someone from any of several places called Potok or Potoče, named with the same word. Potočnik is the sixth most frequent surname in Slovenia. 2. Czech and Slovak (Potočník): agent derivative of potok ‘brook, stream’, used as a nickname for a miller.
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How common is the last name Potocnik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Potocnik has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 79,394 with 223 people carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 88,020 with only 211 individuals bearing the name, marking a 5.38% decrease in count and a 10.86% drop in ranking. The proportion of people with the surname Potocnik per 100,000 also declined by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #88,020 | -10.86% |
| Count | 223 | 211 | -5.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Potocnik
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the surname Potocnik is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.31% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and the percentage remained almost stable in 2010 at 97.16%, showing a minimal change of -0.15%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either year. In 2000, there was a small percentage (2.69%) of individuals with the surname Potocnik identifying as Hispanic, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 97.16% | -0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |