Explore the Family Name Secora
The meaning of Secora
Americanized form of Polish, Jewish (from Poland), Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Sikora and Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Sýkora (see Sykora), all meaning ‘tit(mouse)’ or ‘coalmouse’. Compare Secor and Secore.
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How common is the last name Secora in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Secora has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,849 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 59,742, representing a drop of approximately 6.97%. Simultaneously, the count of people with the surname Secora decreased from 343 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, a modest decrease of 1.46%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also declined by 15.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #59,742 | -6.97% |
| Count | 343 | 338 | -1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Secora
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Secora. In 2000, almost all (96.21%) identified as White, though this percentage fell slightly to 93.79% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.92% in 2000 to 4.14% in 2010, indicating a rise of 41.78%. For other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either the data was suppressed or there was no change detected over the decade. Interestingly, a new category emerged in 2010: those identifying with two or more races accounted for 1.48% that year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 93.79% | -2.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 4.14% | 41.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |