Explore the Family Name Bastek
The meaning of Bastek
1. Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Bastian (short form of Sebastian). 2. Slovak (Baštek): from a pet form of the personal name Bartolomej (see Bartholomew).
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How common is the last name Bastek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bastek has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,700th in terms of commonality and by 2010, this ranking had improved to 74,826th - a change of 2.44%. The number of people carrying the surname Bastek also increased from 233 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, marking a growth of 10.73%. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Bastek surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #74,826 | 2.44% |
| Count | 233 | 258 | 10.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bastek
Regarding ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Bastek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the percentage stood at 98.71% and slightly dropped to 97.67% in 2010. During these years, there were no reported instances of individuals with the Bastek surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races. Changes in ethnic identity percentages should be interpreted with care, as they can be influenced by various factors including immigration, marriage, and self-identification choices.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 97.67% | -1.05% |
| 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% |