Explore the Family Name Tarka
The meaning of Tarka
Polish: nickname for a sarcastic, sharp-tongued person, from Polish tarka ‘grater, rasper’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Elzbieta, Janusz, Thadeus.
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How common is the last name Tarka in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tarka saw a minor decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 73,154th to 73,464th. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by approximately 6.88%, growing from 247 to 264 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #73,464 | -0.42% |
| Count | 247 | 264 | 6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tarka
The ethnic identity associated with the Tarka surname also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 98.38% to 95.83%. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black emerged in 2010 at 2.27%; there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 95.83% | -2.59% |
| Black | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |