Explore the Family Name Studnicka
The meaning of Studnicka
Czech and Slovak (Studnička): habitational name from any of various places called with studnička, a diminutive of studnica ‘well, spring’. Some characteristic forenames: Czech and Slovak Vojtech.
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How common is the last name Studnicka in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Studnicka experienced a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, its rank was 45,149 with 447 instances of the name, equating to a proportion of 0.17 per 100,000 individuals. By 2010, however, the rank had increased to 49,636 and the count dropped to 423, lowering the proportion to 0.14 per 100,000 individuals. This represents a change of -9.94 in rank, a -5.37 change in count, and a -17.65 change in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #49,636 | -9.94% |
| Count | 447 | 423 | -5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Studnicka
The ethnicity associated with the surname Studnicka, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, remained predominantly White from 2000 to 2010, with a minor decrease from 96.42 to 95.98. The percentage of those with this surname identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 1.34 to 1.89. There were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with this surname during these years. Those reporting two or more races decreased from 1.57 in 2000 to none by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 95.98% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.89% | 41.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |