Explore the Family Name Vukovich
The meaning of Vukovich
Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Vuković (see Vukovic, compare Vuckovich). Some characteristic forenames: Serbian or Croatian Dragan, Marko, Miodrag, Rad, Vuk, Zvonko.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vukovich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vukovich has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,313th and had a count of 832, representing 0.31 out of every 100k people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 29,171st, with a count of 812, representing 0.28 out of every 100k people. This represents a change of -6.8 in rank and -2.4 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,313 | #29,171 | -6.8% |
| Count | 832 | 812 | -2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vukovich
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vukovich. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (97.48%), followed by Hispanic (1.20%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.96%). However, by 2010, although the majority still identified as White (93.72%), there were increases in the percentages identifying as Hispanic (2.96%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.72%). The proportion of those identifying with two or more races also increased to 1.11%, while the proportions for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 93.72% | -3.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.96% | 146.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 1.72% | 79.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |