Explore the Family Name Sonka
The meaning of Sonka
Czech (Šonka): nickname for a thrifty or parsimonious person, from a derivative of the Old Czech adjective šonit ‘frugal, tight-fisted’. Compare Shonka.
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How common is the last name Sonka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Sonka has seen a minor fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 93,841 in popularity with 181 persons bearing the name; by 2010, this ranking had slightly slipped to 96,368 despite an increase in count to 189. This represents a slight decline in popularity rank of 2.69%, even though the actual count of people with the Sonka surname increased by 4.42%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 14.29% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,841 | #96,368 | -2.69% |
| Count | 181 | 189 | 4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sonka
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sonka, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as White. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.58% in 2000 to 92.59% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals ascribing Hispanic ethnicity to the surname Sonka, rising from 3.31% in 2000 to 4.23% in 2010, a change of 27.79%. It's important to note that no individuals with the surname Sonka identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 92.59% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 4.23% | 27.79% |
| 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% |