Explore the Family Name Pucek
The meaning of Pucek
1. Slovak (Púček and Puček): nickname from púček ‘porridge, mash’. 2. Polish: nickname from pucek ‘man with big face or mouth, or with blown cheeks’, also ‘laddie’. Compare Puc 3.
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How common is the last name Pucek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pucek saw slight shifts in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 84,968 to 87,663, signifying a decrease in popularity by 3.17%. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 205 to 212, which is a 3.41% increase. Yet, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a decrease of 12.5%, meaning fewer people per 100,000 had this surname in 2010 than they did in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #87,663 | -3.17% |
| Count | 205 | 212 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pucek
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing the Pucek surname identified as White, at 97.56% in 2000 and 93.87% in 2010, showing a decrease of 3.78%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. In 2010, however, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races and those identifying as Hispanic, both at 2.83%. This indicates a slight diversification in the ethnic identity of people carrying the Pucek surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 93.87% | -3.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |