Explore the Family Name Suchy
The meaning of Suchy
1. Czech and Slovak (Suchý); Polish and Sorbian: nickname for a thin man, from Czech and Slovak suchý, Polish and Lower Sorbian suchy ‘thin, lean, meager’. 2. Altered form of Sorbian Suchi: from Upper Sorbian suchi ‘thin, lean, meager’ (see 1 above).
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How common is the last name Suchy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Suchy has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Suchy was ranked as the 15,071st most popular surname, with a count of 1,796 people sharing it, representing a proportion of 0.67 per 100,000 of the population. By 2010, the rank dropped to 16,265, even though the number of people with the name remained relatively consistent at 1,773, indicating a decrease in popularity by almost 8% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,071 | #16,265 | -7.92% |
| Count | 1,796 | 1,773 | -1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.6 | -10.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suchy
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Suchy, there has been some variation from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with the Suchy surname identify as White, making up 98.55% of Suchies in 2000 and 97.63% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of less than 1%. It's interesting to note that the representation of individuals identifying as Hispanic has significantly increased over this period, going from 0.56% to 1.41%, which is a rise of over 151%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 0.45% to 0.62%. Meanwhile, the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased to zero by 2010, while the count for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 97.63% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 1.41% | 151.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 0.62% | 37.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |