Explore the Family Name Raczka
The meaning of Raczka
Polish: nickname from raczek, a diminutive of rak ‘crayfish’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Karol, Krystyna, Miroslaw, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Wlodzimierz.
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How common is the last name Raczka in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Raczka has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Raczka surname was ranked 38,524 in popularity with 540 individuals bearing the name, or approximately 0.2 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 41,728 with 521 bearers, representing roughly 0.18 per 100,000, marking an overall decrease in popularity by 8.32% and a count decrease of 3.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #41,728 | -8.32% |
| Count | 540 | 521 | -3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raczka
When discussing the ethnic identity of those with the surname Raczka, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 95.74% in 2000 to 93.67% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased from 1.85% to 2.30%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.04% to 2.88%. The data showed no individuals with the surname Raczka identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 93.67% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.88% | 41.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 2.3% | 24.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |