Explore the Family Name Saroka
The meaning of Saroka
Belorussian and Jewish: nickname from Belorussian saroka ‘magpie’ (see Soroka).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Saroka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Saroka has seen a modest increase over time. In 2000, the surname was ranked 121,780 in terms of popularity, with 131 individuals bearing it. By 2010, its popularity rank had improved slightly to 120,187, while the count increased to 144- an increase of nearly 10 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #120,187 | 1.31% |
| Count | 131 | 144 | 9.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Saroka
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Saroka surname identify as White, making up 99.00% of the Saroka population in 2000 and 97.22% in 2010. The percentage change suggests a slight decrease in the number of individuals identifying as White within this surname group. There were no recorded instances of Sarokas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.22% | -1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |