Explore the Family Name Praska
The meaning of Praska
Czech (mainly Praská): unexplained. This surname is very rare in Czechia.
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How common is the last name Praska in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Praska saw a slight rise in popularity from the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Praska was ranked 57,252nd in terms of prevalence in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed slightly to the 56,972nd position, marking an upward shift of about 0.49%. The number of individuals carrying the Praska surname also increased during this decade, growing from 333 people in 2000 to 358 in 2010, which represents a growth rate of 7.51%. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #56,972 | 0.49% |
| Count | 333 | 358 | 7.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Praska
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the Praska surname identified as white, a category that saw a slight increase from 93.09% in 2000 to 94.69% in 2010. Those identifying themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.80% to 1.40%, while individuals of Hispanic ethnicity dropped significantly from 3.90% to 2.51%. There was no change recorded for those identifying themselves under two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with these groups constituting 0% of the Praska surname holders in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 94.69% | 1.72% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 2.51% | -35.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 1.4% | -22.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |