Explore the Family Name Darilek
The meaning of Darilek
Czech (Dařílek): nickname for a prosperous individual, from dařiti (se), (po)dařiti ‘to do well, to prosper’.
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How common is the last name Darilek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Darilek experienced a slight dip from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Darilek was ranked 61,544 in terms of US surname popularity, with a count of 305. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen slightly to 63,373, despite an increase in the total count to 315. This suggests that while more people carried the surname, its overall popularity declined relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #63,373 | -2.97% |
| Count | 305 | 315 | 3.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darilek
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Darilek surname identify as White, with this group constituting 96.07% in 2000 and 95.24% in 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, growing from 2.62% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010. The representation of the Darilek surname among other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, was negligible or suppressed for privacy reasons in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 95.24% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 2.86% | 9.16% |
| 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% |