Explore the Family Name Tucek
The meaning of Tucek
Czech (Tuček): nickname for a plump person, from a diminutive of tučný ‘fat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tucek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tucek has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, it held the rank of 48,293 in terms of commonality of surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 53,204, showing a decline of 10.17%. The total count of people with this surname also reduced slightly from 411 in 2000 to 389 in 2010, reflecting a 5.35% decrease. The proportion of individuals with the Tucek surname per 100,000 people fell by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #53,204 | -10.17% |
| Count | 411 | 389 | -5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tucek
The ethnicity tied most closely to the surname Tucek appears to be White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded change for ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2000, 98.30% of those with the Tucek surname identified as White, and this figure decreased slightly to 97.94% in 2010, marking a minimal change of -0.37%. This suggests that the Tucek surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 97.94% | -0.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |