Explore the Family Name Drabek
The meaning of Drabek
Czech (Drábek) and Polish: from a diminutive of Czech Dráb, Polish Drab 1.
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How common is the last name Drabek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Drabek has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 25,825 with 895 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the surname's rank rose slightly to 25,659 and the count increased by 7.37% to 961 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.33 indicating its relatively low prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,825 | #25,659 | 0.64% |
| Count | 895 | 961 | 7.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drabek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Drabek surname identify as White, making up over 94% of the Drabeks in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 1.20%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.01% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in the 2010 census for the first time, accounting for 0.73%, while those identifying as having two or more races decreased by 30.17%. The categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among the Drabeks in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 94.17% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 3.33% | 65.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.25% | -30.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |