Explore the Family Name Cernosek
The meaning of Cernosek
Czech (Černošek): diminutive of Černoch, a derivative of černý ‘black, dark’ (see Cernoch).
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How common is the last name Cernosek in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Cernosek" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 65,862 in terms of popularity but fell to 70,403 a decade later – a change of -6.89%. The total count of people with this surname also dipped from 281 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, marking a drop of just over 1%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the surname "Cernosek" represented 0.1 in 2000 and decreased to 0.09 by 2010, indicating a 10% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #70,403 | -6.89% |
| Count | 281 | 278 | -1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cernosek
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Cernosek" identified as White, though there was a slight decline over the ten-year period. In 2000, about 97.86% identified as White compared to 96.76% in 2010, which marks a decrease of 1.12%. The ethnicity data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static at 0.00% for both 2000 and 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or belonging to two or more races. Notably, there was an introduction of Hispanic identity in 2010, with 2.52% identifying as such, up from 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 96.76% | -1.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.52% | 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% |