Explore the Family Name Tkach
The meaning of Tkach
1. Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a weaver, Ukrainian and Rusyn tkach, a derivative of tkaty ‘to weave’. 2. Americanized form of Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Tkacz, Slovak, Czech (Moravian), and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Tkáč or Tkač (see Tkac). Compare Takac. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Anatoliy, Boris, Vladimir, Arkadiy, Igor, Leonid, Mikhail, Nadezhda, Nikolay, Aleksandr, Galina, Grigory. Jewish Aba, Aron, Faina, Isaak, Jakov, Naum, Reveka.
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How common is the last name Tkach in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tkach saw an upward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Tkach ranked 22,132nd in popularity among all surnames, with 1,090 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 20,971st, reflecting a positive change of 5.25%. The count of people with the surname also increased by 15.14% over the decade, growing to 1,255. The proportion of individuals named Tkach per 100,000 population rose by 7.5%, reaching 0.43 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,132 | #20,971 | 5.25% |
| Count | 1,090 | 1,255 | 15.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.43 | 7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tkach
The ethnic identity associated with the Tkach surname, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, making up 97.43% in 2000 and 96.02% in 2010, albeit showing a small decrease of 1.45%. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, in 2010, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander at 0.56%. The number of individuals who identified with two or more races slightly increased by 10.89%, reaching 1.12% in 2010. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic doubled, growing from 1.01% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010, a significant rise of almost 105%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 96.02% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.07% | 104.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.12% | 10.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |