Explore the Family Name Bobek
The meaning of Bobek
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland): topographic name or Jewish artificial name from bobek ‘bayberry’. 2. Czech and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for a small rotund person, from bobek ‘goat droppings’. 3. Slovenian and Croatian: nickname from a diminutive of bob ‘broad bean’. Compare Bobik and Bobic. 4. German: habitational name from a place in Schleswig-Holstein named Bobek. Some characteristic forenames: Czech Miroslav, Jaroslav, Ludmila, Zdenek. Polish Stanislaw, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Bobek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bobek has seen a slight decline in the United States. In 2000, the surname ranked 34,308 in popularity and had 625 occurrences. However, by 2010, it dropped to rank 37,591, with only 592 recorded instances, marking a decrease of 5.28%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, a reduction of 13.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #37,591 | -9.57% |
| Count | 625 | 592 | -5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bobek
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bobek, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with this last name identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.32% of Bobeks identified as White, which marginally increased to 96.79% by 2010. The percentage of Bobeks identifying with two or more ethnicities slightly rose from 1.12% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a noticeable decrease, falling from 2.08% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. No Bobeks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 96.79% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 1.69% | -18.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.18% | 5.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |