Explore the Family Name Dombek
The meaning of Dombek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): variant of Dąbek (see Dabek).
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How common is the last name Dombek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dombek has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 33,380th in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 36,585th position, marking a decline of 9.6%. The actual count of people with the surname also saw a reduction from 645 in 2000 to 611 in 2010, signifying a decrease of 5.27%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals holding this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 12.5% from 0.24 to 0.21 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #36,585 | -9.6% |
| Count | 645 | 611 | -5.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dombek
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dombek, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of the individuals with this last name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 98.14% of Dombeks identified as White in 2000, which slightly dropped to 96.73% in 2010, marking a -1.44% change. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the surname who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small percentage (1.09% in 2000 and 0.82% in 2010) who identified with two or more races. Additionally, the census for the first time recorded people with the Dombek surname identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 1.80% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 96.73% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.82% | -24.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |