Explore the Family Name Sukenik
The meaning of Sukenik
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Polish sukiennik ‘clothier, draper’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avrohom, Chaim, Hillel, Moshe. Russian Boris, Dmitry, Galina, Grigory.
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How common is the last name Sukenik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sukenik saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sukenik was ranked as the 79,958th most popular surname, which slid to the 85,049th spot in 2010, marking a -6.37% change. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor reduction from 221 in 2000 to 220 in 2010, indicating a -0.45% change. Accordingly, when measured per 100,000 people, the proportion declined by -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #85,049 | -6.37% |
| Count | 221 | 220 | -0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sukenik
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sukenik, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows it is predominantly tied to those of White ethnicity. In 2000, 99.1% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly fell to 97.73% in 2010, representing a -1.38% change. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, or among those identifying with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 97.73% | -1.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |