Explore the Family Name Cernak
The meaning of Cernak
Slovak and Czech (Černák), Slovenian (Černak): nickname for someone with black hair or a dark complexion, derived from Slovak čierny, Czech černý, and an old spelling of Slovenian črn ‘black, dark’. Compare Chernak.
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How common is the last name Cernak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cernak has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,812th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 70,833rd place – a drop of 11 percent. The actual count of people with the Cernak surname also fell from 292 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 5.48 percent. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, the number of individuals named Cernak decreased by 18.18 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #70,833 | -11% |
| Count | 292 | 276 | -5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cernak
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Cernak identify as White, at 94.20 percent in 2010, down slightly from 95.55 percent in 2000. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase over the decade, rising by 50.83 percent from 2.40 percent in 2000 to 3.62 percent in 2010. There were no recorded Cernaks who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 94.2% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.62% | 50.83% |
| 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% |