Explore the Family Name Sulc
The meaning of Sulc
Czech, Slovak, Croatian, and Slovenian (Šulc): status name for a village headman, of German origin (see Schulz). Compare Schultz and Shultz. Some characteristic forenames: Czech, Slovak, Croatian, and Slovenian Jaroslav, Milan.
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How common is the last name Sulc in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sulc has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It moved up in rank from 87,729 in 2000 to 81,772 in 2010, reflecting a positive change of 6.79%. The count of people with this surname also increased by 17.26% over that decade, from 197 to 231. As a result, the proportion of individuals named Sulc per 100,000 population rose by 14.29%, from 0.07 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #81,772 | 6.79% |
| Count | 197 | 231 | 17.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sulc
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most bearers of the surname Sulc identify as White. This ethnic group increased from making up 92.89% of those with the surname in 2000 to 96.54% in 2010, a rise of 3.93%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years. However, the percentage of Sulcs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010, after being recorded at 3.55% and 3.05% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.89% | 96.54% | 3.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |