Explore the Family Name Vuckovich
The meaning of Vuckovich
Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Vuković (see Vukovic, compare Vukovich) and Vučković (see Vuckovic). Some characteristic forenames: Serbian or Croatian Milenko, Dejan, Dragan, Drago, Lazar, Ljubisa, Marko, Vojo.
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How common is the last name Vuckovich in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vuckovich has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped marginally from 55,237 to 55,386, representing a change of -0.27%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 6.61%, growing from 348 to 371. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #55,386 | -0.27% |
| Count | 348 | 371 | 6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vuckovich
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Vuckovich identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.26% in 2000 to 93.26% in 2010. There was an increase in the percent identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.72% to 2.96% over the same period. Additionally, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, constituting 1.89% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 93.26% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.96% | 72.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |