Explore the Family Name Valencic
The meaning of Valencic
Slovenian (Valenčič) and Croatian (Valenčić): patronymic from the personal name Valent.
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How common is the last name Valencic in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Valencic has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 100,194th most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 93,921. This represents a positive change of 6.26%. In terms of actual count, the number of people with the Valencic surname grew from 167 in 2000 to 195 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 16.77%. The proportion of Valencic per 100,000 people also saw a rise of 16.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #93,921 | 6.26% |
| Count | 167 | 195 | 16.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valencic
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Valencic are of White ethnicity, making up 92.22% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 92.31% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in both years. People identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.99% to 2.56%, representing a -14.38% change. The percentage of Hispanic individuals dropped entirely, from 4.19% in 2000 to none recorded in 2010, while individuals of Black ethnicity appeared in 2010, though their proportion remains relatively small at 0.00%. The "(S)" notation was not present, indicating no data suppression for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.22% | 92.31% | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 2.56% | -14.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |