Explore the Family Name Such
The meaning of Such
1. English: of Norman origin, from Old French souche ‘tree-stump’, identical in meaning with English Stump. The name may have been brought over from some minor French place called La Souche. 2. Polish and Sorbian: shortened form of Suchy or Suchi, nicknames meaning ‘thin, lean, meager’. Alternatively, from a short form of a personal name, such as Sulisław, based on the element sul (from Old Slavic sulijь) meaning ‘good, better’. 3. Czech and Slovak (Šuch): probably a nickname from šuch ‘rustle (of leaves or silk)’. Compare Susko 2.
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How common is the last name Such in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Such" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was at rank 19,908 but dropped to 22,235 by 2010, representing an 11.69% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also reduced from 1,248 to 1,160 during this period, marking a 7.05% decline. The proportion per 100k people with this surname fell by 15.22%, going from 0.46 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,908 | #22,235 | -11.69% |
| Count | 1,248 | 1,160 | -7.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.39 | -15.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Such
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Such" showed some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this name identified as White, accounting for 93.99%. This figure remained largely stable in 2010, with a minimal decrease to 93.88%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 27.02% over the decade, while the Hispanic population increased by 37.50%. There was a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010 that was not present in 2000. However, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 93.88% | -0.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.48% | 1.81% | -27.02% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.21% | 37.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |