Explore the Family Name Rakoczy
The meaning of Rakoczy
Hungarian (Rákóczy): habitational name for someone from any of the four places called Rákóc in what was formerly part of Hungary, now in Slovakia (Rakovec) and Ukraine. This surname is also established in Poland. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Andrzej, Henryk, Ignatius, Ireneusz, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Rakoczy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rakoczy's popularity has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 33,142 but dropped to 35,203 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 6.22%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 651 to 640 during the same period, representing a change of -1.69%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also followed this trend, decreasing from 0.24 to 0.22, a drop of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,142 | #35,203 | -6.22% |
| Count | 651 | 640 | -1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rakoczy
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been minor shifts in the distribution across different ethnic identities for the surname Rakoczy. The most notable changes occurred within the "Two or more races" and "Hispanic" categories. Between 2000 and 2010, those identifying as two or more races increased by about 44.44%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of approximately 13.04%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White marginally decreased by about 1.02%, from 96.77% to 95.78%. For other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the changes were negligible or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.78% | -1.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.56% | 44.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.56% | 13.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |