Explore the Family Name Bezek
The meaning of Bezek
1. Slovenian and Croatian: topographic name from Slovenian and Croatian dialect bezek ‘elder’. 2. Slovak and Czech: topographic name from a derivative of Slovak dialect and Czech vocabulary word bez ‘elder’. Compare Bezak. 3. Slovenian (Bežek): probably a nickname derived from bežati ‘to flee’.
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How common is the last name Bezek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bezek has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Bezek was ranked 48,021 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 51,723, indicating a change of -7.71%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 414 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of about 2.9%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k fell by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #51,723 | -7.71% |
| Count | 414 | 402 | -2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bezek
In relation to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that majority of individuals with the Bezek surname are White, although there were minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the percentage of Whites with this surname experienced a slight decrease of 0.96% from 94.44% in 2000 to 93.53% in 2010. Interestingly, the number of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 23.55% during the same period, moving from 2.42% to 2.99%. In addition, the census started reporting individuals with the Bezek surname who identify as Black or belong to two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.74% and 1.49% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to 0 in 2010, down from 1.21% in 2000. There were no reported individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 93.53% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.99% | 23.55% |
| Black | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |