Explore the Family Name Trcka
The meaning of Trcka
Czech and Slovak (Trčka): nickname from trčka ‘partridge’, or a derivative of the verb trčati (Czech), trčať (Slovak) ‘to run’.
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How common is the last name Trcka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Trcka has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,385th most popular surname but jumped to 60,636th place by 2010, marking a 5.82% increase. The number of people with this surname also grew from 289 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, which is a 14.88% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #60,636 | 5.82% |
| Count | 289 | 332 | 14.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Trcka
When considering ethnic identity, there were some observable shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (96.89%) of those with the Trcka surname identified as white, but this proportion slightly decreased to 94.88% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 2.77% to 4.82%, showing a significant 74.01% change. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 94.88% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 4.82% | 74.01% |
| 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% |