Explore the Family Name Tylka
The meaning of Tylka
Polish: nickname from Old Polish (or Polish dialect) tylki ‘that size’ (i.e. ‘that big’ or ‘that small’). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Zdzislaw, Kazimierz, Krzysztof, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Tylka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tylka saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved from position 32,900 to position 32,750, representing an improvement of 0.46%. The number of people bearing this surname also rose by 6.7% over the same period, from 657 persons in 2000 to 701 in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,900 | #32,750 | 0.46% |
| Count | 657 | 701 | 6.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tylka
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tylka also witnessed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the representation of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities remained static at 0%, and disappeared completely from those identifying with two or more races, it did see a slight increase within the White and Hispanic communities. In 2000, 97.41% of bearers identified as White, which rose to 98.57% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Tylkas identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.07% to 1.14%. There was no representation of the surname in the American Indian and Alaskan Native community in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 98.57% | 1.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.14% | 6.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |