Explore the Family Name Shonka
The meaning of Shonka
Americanized form of Czech Šonka (see Sonka).
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How common is the last name Shonka in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shonka was ranked 47,120 in popularity in 2000 and then dropped slightly in rank to 49,546 in 2010. This represents a decrease of approximately 5.15%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying this surname remained consistent at 424 people for both years. There was a proportional decrease per 100,000 people from 0.16 in year 2000 to 0.14 in year 2010, which indicates a drop of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #49,546 | -5.15% |
| Count | 424 | 424 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shonka
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Shonka surname identified as White, with this group increasing slightly from 96.46% in 2000 to 97.17% in 2010. In 2000, there was a small percentage (1.65%) who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. The census also shows a new emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the Shonka surname, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. No changes were noted in other ethnic identities such as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 97.17% | 0.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |