Explore the Family Name Bratek
The meaning of Bratek
Polish, Czech, and Slovak: nickname meaning ‘little brother’, from brat ‘brother’, formed with the diminutive suffix -ek.
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How common is the last name Bratek in the United States?
The surname Bratek, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,143 but dropped to 75,069 by 2010, a decrease of 5.52%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Bratek increased marginally from 256 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, which represents a growth of 0.39%. The proportion per 100,000 stayed consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #75,069 | -5.52% |
| Count | 256 | 257 | 0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bratek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bratek identify as White. With a high proportion of 97.66% in 2000, this figure slightly decreased to 97.28% in 2010. The data also reveals an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Bratek surname holders between 2000 and 2010, growing from 0% to 1.95%. However, there were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 97.28% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |