Explore the Family Name Turetsky
The meaning of Turetsky
Jewish (from Belarus and Lithuania): habitational name for someone from Turets in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Isadore, Kolman, Ruvim, Tikva, Yakov. Russian Boris, Igor, Mikhail, Nikolai, Sergey, Sofya, Yelizaveta, Yury.
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How common is the last name Turetsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Turetsky has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity. In 2000, it ranked as the 61376th most popular surname, with 306 individuals carrying the name. This accounted for approximately 0.11 out of every 100,000 people in the U.S population. By 2010, the rank dropped to 62531, representing a decrease of about 1.88%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Turetsky surname increased to 320, a rise of 4.58%, maintaining the proportion per 100,000 at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #62,531 | -1.88% |
| Count | 306 | 320 | 4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turetsky
When examining the ethnic identities tied to the Turetsky surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is a clear predominance of the White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.73% of people with this surname identified as White, but by 2010 this percentage had decreased slightly to 94.38%. The data also shows an emergence of the Hispanic identity among those with the Turetsky surname, rising from 0% in 2000 to 3.44% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races saw a minor decline from 1.63% to 1.56%. There were no recorded instances of Turetskys who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 94.38% | -2.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.56% | -4.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |