Explore the Family Name Vacura
The meaning of Vacura
Czech: from a derivative of the personal name Václav (see Vaclav).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vacura in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vacura held rank 71,372 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 74,141 by 2010. This represents a decrease of 3.88%. However, the overall count of individuals with the Vacura surname increased from 255 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.35%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #74,141 | -3.88% |
| Count | 255 | 261 | 2.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vacura
Delving into the ethnic identity of those carrying the Vacura surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.65% and slightly decreased to 95.79% by 2010, showing a change of -1.90%. The remaining categories—Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native—all registered no changes, maintaining zero counts for both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 95.79% | -1.9% |
| 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% |