Explore the Family Name Vnuk
The meaning of Vnuk
Slovak, Slovenian, Croatian, and Czech: relationship name from Slovak, Slovenian, dialectal Croatian, and Czech vnuk ‘grandson’, probably denoting someone who was brought up by his grandparents after losing his parents.
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How common is the last name Vnuk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vnuk saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vnuk was ranked 91,801 in popularity and held a count of 186 individuals. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 95,545 and the count increased marginally to 191 individuals. This represents a decrease of 4.08% in rank and an increase of 2.69% in count. The proportion of the surname Vnuk per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #95,545 | -4.08% |
| Count | 186 | 191 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vnuk
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Vnuk surname identified as White. In 2000, 94.62% of those with the Vnuk surname identified as White, and this figure rose to 97.38% by 2010—an increase of 2.92%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 from 3.76% in 2000. There were no individuals with the Vnuk surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 97.38% | 2.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |