Explore the Family Name Vlk
The meaning of Vlk
Czech and Slovak: from the vocabulary word vlk ‘wolf’, probably applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble a wolf or connected with wolves in some way. Alternatively, from an Old Slavic personal name based on vlъkъ ‘wolf’. Compare Volk and Wolf.
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How common is the last name Vlk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vlk has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 69,428th in 2000 to 68,547th in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.27%. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Vlk surname increased by 8.71%, with 264 recorded in 2000 and 287 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #68,547 | 1.27% |
| Count | 264 | 287 | 8.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vlk
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the surname Vlk identify as White. In 2000, 97.73% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.77% in 2010. The only other ethnic identity reported was Hispanic, which saw a significant increase of 84.13%, rising from 1.89% in 2000 to 3.48% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, having two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 94.77% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.48% | 84.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |