Explore the Family Name Suk
The meaning of Suk
1. Czech: from suk ‘knot, knar’, a nickname for a powerful, unyielding man or a stubborn, awkward one. 2. Korean: variant of Sŏk (see Sok 1). Compare Sook 2. Some characteristic forenames: Korean Sang, Jin, Jae, Jung, Sun, Chang Won, Chin, Choong, Choy, Chung Hyun, Dong, Eui, Chang, Chul, Chun Ho, Eui Young, Jeong, Jin Ok, Jinsoo, Jong Hwan, Jong Kyu, Jung Hoon, Jung Woo, Kum.
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How common is the last name Suk in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Suk increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,061 in popularity and by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 22,260. This represents a change of 7.49%. The actual count of individuals carrying the Suk surname also rose during this period, increasing from 978 in 2000 to 1,158 in 2010, which is an increase of 18.4%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also showed growth, going up from 0.36 to 0.39, marking an increase of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,061 | #22,260 | 7.49% |
| Count | 978 | 1,158 | 18.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.39 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suk
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Suk, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has predominantly been Asian/Pacific Islander and White. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 66.67% to 73.58%, an increase of 10.36%. Conversely, there was a decline in the number of individuals identifying as White, falling from 29.75% to 24.18%, a decrease of 18.72%. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.12% to 0.78%, a drop of 30.36%. The proportion of individuals reporting two or more races also saw a decrease from 2.04% to 1.38%, a drop of 32.35%. The categories Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native did not register any changes over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 66.67% | 73.58% | 10.36% |
| White | 29.75% | 24.18% | -18.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.38% | -32.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 0.78% | -30.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |