Explore the Family Name Szoke
The meaning of Szoke
Hungarian (Szőke): descriptive nickname from Hungarian szőke ‘fair-haired’. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Istvan, Laszlo, Lajos, Balazs, Ferenc, Ildiko, Kalman, Sandor, Tibor.
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How common is the last name Szoke in the United States?
The Szoke surname was ranked 32,161 in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 42,511, indicating a decrease of 32.18%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 676 in 2000 to 510 in 2010, a drop of 24.56%. This suggests that for every 100,000 people, there were 0.25 individuals named Szoke in 2000 and this number fell to 0.17 by 2010, showing a significant decline of 32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,161 | #42,511 | -32.18% |
| Count | 676 | 510 | -24.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.17 | -32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Szoke
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the Szoke surname is predominantly White, accounting for 97.63% in 2000 and rising slightly to 98.24% by 2010. There appears to be a very small Hispanic representation, which increased from 0.74% to 0.98% over the decade. In contrast, those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.33% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 98.24% | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 0.98% | 32.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |