Explore the Family Name Vuckovic
The meaning of Vuckovic
1. Serbian and Croatian (Vučković): patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Vuk ‘wolf’. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Vuković (see Vukovic, compare Vuckovich).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vuckovic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vuckovic saw a rise in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 79,394 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it climbed to rank 72,105, reflecting a growth rate of 9.18%. The number of people carrying this surname also grew during this period, moving from 223 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, marking a 21.08% increase. As a proportion of the population per 100,000, the name Vuckovic increased from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #72,105 | 9.18% |
| Count | 223 | 270 | 21.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vuckovic
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vuckovic. While the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase of 3.24% in this category over the decade. Specifically, the percentage identifying as White rose from 95.07% in 2000 to 98.15% in 2010. There were instances of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races in 2000, but no such instances were reported in 2010. Other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not have any representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 98.15% | 3.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |