Explore the Family Name Straka
The meaning of Straka
Czech and Slovak: from straka ‘magpie’, hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Straka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Straka saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 11,141st in the year 2000, it moved up to 10,628th by 2010, marking a change of 4.6%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade from 2,612 to 3,013, representing a 15.35% increase. Consequently, the proportion per 100k also rose by 5.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,141 | #10,628 | 4.6% |
| Count | 2,612 | 3,013 | 15.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 1.02 | 5.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Straka
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Straka, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.21% of those with the surname identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 93.76% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled during this time period, rising from 0.34% to 0.73%, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, jumping from 1.11% to 4.25%. Notably, there was no recorded data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 93.76% | -3.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 4.25% | 282.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0.76% | -26.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.73% | 114.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |