Explore the Family Name Suchanek
The meaning of Suchanek
Czech (Suchánek): nickname from a diminutive of Suchan ‘dry, thin’. Some characteristic forenames: German Juergen.
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How common is the last name Suchanek in the United States?
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Suchanek" has seen a marginal decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,955th and slipped to 44,576th by 2010, witnessing a decrease of 1.41%. However, the number of individuals carrying this name increased from 462 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.33%. The proportion of the population bearing this surname per 100,000 people saw a slight drop of 5.88%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #44,576 | -1.41% |
| Count | 462 | 482 | 4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suchanek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Suchanek surname demonstrated some changes between 2000 and 2010, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. People identifying as White made up the largest percentage of individuals with this surname, though it decreased slightly from 95.89% in 2000 to 92.32% in 2010. Those of Hispanic ethnicity showed a significant increase, jumping from 1.52% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010, a change of 132.24%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category witnessed a minor decline from 1.30% to 1.24%. Interestingly, there was a new addition to the mixed-race category, which stood at 2.49% in 2010, while it wasn't recorded in 2000. The proportion of Black individuals bearing this surname became negligible by 2010, and no data was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 92.32% | -3.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 3.53% | 132.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.24% | -4.62% |
| Black | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |