Explore the Family Name Ficek
The meaning of Ficek
Polish and Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Wicenty (Polish) or Vincenc (Czech), vernacular forms of Latin Vincentius (see Vincent).
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How common is the last name Ficek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ficek has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,471st in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had moved up slightly to 32,792nd, marking a 2.03% change. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 643 in 2000 to 700 in 2010, an 8.86% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #32,792 | 2.03% |
| Count | 643 | 700 | 8.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ficek
The ethnic identity associated with the Ficek surname saw some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A large majority of those carrying the Ficek surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 96.27% in 2000 to 97.14% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased to 0% in 2010 from 0.78% in 2000. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.87% to 1.43%, and there was a decrease among those reporting two or more races from 0.93% to 0.71%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 97.14% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 1.43% | -23.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0.71% | -23.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |