Explore the Family Name Filipek
The meaning of Filipek
Czech (Filípek) and Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Filip, from Greek Philippos (see Philip). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Krystyna, Wladyslaw, Arkadiusz, Czeslaw, Ludwik.
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How common is the last name Filipek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Filipek has seen a slight decrease over the past decade. In 2000, Filipek ranked 28,005 in terms of commonality and by 2010 it had slipped to 29,019, marking a 3.62% drop. Despite this slight fall in rank, the actual count of people bearing the surname Filipek rose marginally from 806 in 2000 to 818 in 2010, showing a 1.49% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was a 6.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,005 | #29,019 | -3.62% |
| Count | 806 | 818 | 1.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Filipek
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, those carrying the Filipek surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.4% in 2000 to 94.25% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the representation of two or more races among individuals with the Filipek surname, jumping from 1.12% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic also saw rises, up 38.71% and 44.12% respectively. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.25% | -2.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 2.32% | 107.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.96% | 44.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.86% | 38.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |