Explore the Family Name Sukow
The meaning of Sukow
German: habitational name from a place so called in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, of Slavic origin. Compare Suckow and Suko.
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How common is the last name Sukow in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sukow has slightly decreased. In 2000, Sukow ranked 82,691 in popularity and had a count of 212. Over the next decade, while the count increased slightly to 215, the rank dropped to 86,645, marking a decline of 4.78%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5%, indicating that though more people bore the surname in 2010 than in 2000, its overall popularity dipped amidst growing population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #86,645 | -4.78% |
| Count | 212 | 215 | 1.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sukow
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Sukow predominantly identify as White, comprising approximately 96.23% in 2000 and increasing marginally to 96.74% in 2010. The census data for both years suppressed details for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities for privacy reasons. There were no reported associations with Black or multi-racial identities. However, there was a slight emergence of Hispanic affiliation, with 2.79% identifying as such in 2010, an increase from 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 96.74% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |