Explore the Family Name Puck
How common is the last name Puck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Puck" showed a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,782 and by 2010, its rank dropped to 60,790, indicating a 13.03% change. The count of people with this surname also fell from 360 to 331, an 8.06% change, during the same period. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #60,790 | -13.03% |
| Count | 360 | 331 | -8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puck
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname "Puck", data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 92.22% to 93.96%. There was a significant decrease (-56.59%) in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, dropping from 4.17% to 1.81%. The census recorded no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year. However, there was a minor presence of Hispanics in 2010 (1.81%), which was not the case in 2000. The proportion of Black individuals declined slightly from 1.67% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.22% | 93.96% | 1.89% |
| Two or More Races | 4.17% | 1.81% | -56.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Black | 1.67% | 1.51% | -9.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |