Explore the Family Name Pulkrabek
The meaning of Pulkrabek
Czech (Pulkrábek): dissimilated variant of the medieval status name purkrabí ‘burgrave’, from German Burggraf. A burgrave was the person in command of a castle.
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How common is the last name Pulkrabek in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pulkrabek saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 56,392nd in terms of popularity but climbed to the 54,530th spot by 2010, representing a 3.3% change. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period from 339 to 378, marking an 11.5% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of Pulkrabeks per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #54,530 | 3.3% |
| Count | 339 | 378 | 11.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pulkrabek
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pulkrabek, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that over 96% identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.10% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 10.2%, going from 1.47% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Pulkrabek surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 96.56% | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.32% | -10.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |