Explore the Family Name Vrchota
The meaning of Vrchota
Czech: topographic name for someone who lived on a hill, from a derivative of vrch ‘hill’.
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How common is the last name Vrchota in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vrchota demonstrated a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was placed at rank 78035, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 78821, marking a -1.01% change over the decade. However, the actual count of people with the Vrchota surname increased during this period from 228 to 242, an increase of 6.14%. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.08, showing no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #78,821 | -1.01% |
| Count | 228 | 242 | 6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vrchota
As per the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Vrchota surname predominantly identifies with the White ethnic group. In 2000, a significant 97.37% of individuals with the Vrchota surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.11% by 2010. There were no indications of the surname being associated with other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 97.11% | -0.27% |
| 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% |