Explore the Family Name Potucek
The meaning of Potucek
Czech (Potůček) and Slovak (Potúček): topographic name for someone who lived by a stream, from a diminutive of potok ‘brook, creek, stream’. Some characteristic forenames: Czech Zdenek.
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How common is the last name Potucek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Potucek experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Potucek ranked 53,047 and dropped to a rank of 56,836 by 2010, indicating a decline of 7.14%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 366 to 359, a decrease of 1.91%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname decreased by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #56,836 | -7.14% |
| Count | 366 | 359 | -1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Potucek
According to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Potucek is predominantly White, with 97.81% identified as such in 2000 and 97.21% in 2010, showing a minor decrease of 0.61%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during these years. However, there was a new presence of Hispanic ethnicity seen in 2010 that was not present in the 2000 Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 97.21% | -0.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |