Explore the Family Name Soucek
The meaning of Soucek
Czech (Souček): nickname for a strong, awkward, or stubborn man, from a pet form of Suk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Soucek in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Soucek was ranked 32,743 in popularity in the year 2000 and then slightly decreased in rank to 33,241 by the year 2010. This represents a minor decrease of 1.52%. However, the total count of individuals with the Soucek surname increased from 661 in 2000 to 688 in 2010, showing an increase of 4.08%. The proportion of individuals named Soucek per 100,000 people also decreased by 8% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,743 | #33,241 | -1.52% |
| Count | 661 | 688 | 4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Soucek
The ethnic identity of those with the Soucek surname has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Souceks were White (97.43%). By the year 2010, this number had marginally decreased to 95.35%. During the same time period, the percentage of Souceks identifying as Hispanic saw a sharp increase, jumping from 1.21% to 2.62%. Those identifying as having two or more races slightly increased from 1.06% to 1.16%. There were also negligible amounts of Souceks who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 that were not present in 2000. No Souceks identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 95.35% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.62% | 116.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.16% | 9.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |