Explore the Family Name Cisek
The meaning of Cisek
Polish: 1. topographic name from a diminutive of cis ‘yew tree’. 2. nickname from cisy ‘swarthy’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Ignatius, Jerzy, Stanislaw, Teofil.
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How common is the last name Cisek in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cisek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell by 7.37% from 37,043 in 2000 to 39,773 in 2010. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 567 in 2000 to 552 in 2010, representing a 2.65% decrease. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the surname Cisek dropped by 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #39,773 | -7.37% |
| Count | 567 | 552 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cisek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed a slight shift among those bearing the surname Cisek between 2000 and 2010. The majority continued to identify as White, though the percentage fell from 97.53% in 2000 to 94.02% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.41% in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either census year. However, representation from individuals who identified as two or more races emerged in 2010, making up 2.36% of the Ciseks.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 94.02% | -3.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.9% | 105.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |