Explore the Family Name Drazek
The meaning of Drazek
Polish (Drążek): nickname from a diminutive of Drąg (see Drag). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Jozef, Krysztof, Leszek, Mieczyslaw, Piotr, Teofil.
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How common is the last name Drazek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Drazek has seen notable growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Drazek ranked as the 89,172nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 74,141st spot, marking a change of approximately 16.86%. The count of individuals with the Drazek surname also increased from 193 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, representing a substantial increase of 35.23%. The proportion of people named Drazek per 100,000 residents also grew by 28.57% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #74,141 | 16.86% |
| Count | 193 | 261 | 35.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Drazek
In terms of ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Drazek, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is overwhelmingly associated with white ethnicity. In both the 2000 and 2010 Census, no Drazeks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2000, virtually all (99.48%) of the Drazeks were white. While this number decreased slightly to 97.32% in 2010, white remains the dominant ethnic identity for this surname. No Drazeks reported having two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.48% | 97.32% | -2.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |