Explore the Family Name Bilek
The meaning of Bilek
Czech (Bílek): nickname for a fair-haired man, from bílek ‘whiteness’, a derivative of bílý ‘white’. This surname is also found in Croatia.
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How common is the last name Bilek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bilek has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bilek ranked 24,471 in terms of commonality but slid down to 25,037 by 2010, representing a drop of 2.31%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname Bilek increased slightly during the same period from 958 to 992, an increase of 3.55%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decrease, falling from 0.36 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,471 | #25,037 | -2.31% |
| Count | 958 | 992 | 3.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilek
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Bilek surname identify as White, although there was a small decrease from 96.66% in 2000 to 94.76% in 2010. During the same decade, the percentage of Bileks identifying with two or more races grew significantly from 0.52% to 1.71%, a change of 228.85%. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic rose modestly from 2.19% to 2.52%, a 15.07% increase. No changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 94.76% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 2.52% | 15.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 1.71% | 228.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |