Explore the Family Name Radka
The meaning of Radka
Polish: from a pet form of any of various Slavic personal names formed with the element rad ‘merry, glad’ (see Radek). The same Sorbian surname is found only in Germanized forms (see Radke and Radtke).
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How common is the last name Radka in the United States?
The surname Radka has seen a slight rise in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 60,390th most common surname, while in 2010, it moved up to the 56,972nd position, representing an increase of 5.66 percent. The number of people bearing this surname also grew by 14.74 percent during the same period, increasing from 312 to 358. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #56,972 | 5.66% |
| Count | 312 | 358 | 14.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Radka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Radka identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 92.31 percent to 92.18 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 3.53 percent in 2000 to 4.19 percent in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 27.08 percent, while the percentage of those reporting two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, from 1.92 percent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.31% | 92.18% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 4.19% | 18.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.92% | 1.4% | -27.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |