Explore the Family Name Rokusek
The meaning of Rokusek
Czech (Rokůsek): from a diminutive of Rokos ‘reed’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rokusek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rokusek saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 58,397 in terms of popularity and increased to a rank of 57,101 in 2010, which constitutes a change of 2.22%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased from 325 individuals in 2000 to 357 individuals in 2010, an uptick of 9.85%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12 during both censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #57,101 | 2.22% |
| Count | 325 | 357 | 9.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rokusek
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Rokusek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This percentage slightly decreased from 99.38% in 2000 to 97.76% in 2010, indicating a minor shift in ethnic identity. Interestingly, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Moreover, the 2010 Census saw a small emergence of individuals with the Rokusek surname identifying as Hispanic, making up 1.68% of those surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.38% | 97.76% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |