Explore the Family Name Florek
The meaning of Florek
Polish and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Florian. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Danuta, Maciej, Mieczyslaw, Stanislawa, Tadeusz, Wladyslaw, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Florek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Florek saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,296th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 18,166th, marking a 5.03% decrease in rank. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Florek surname rose from 1,507 in 2000 to 1,532 in 2010, indicating a modest growth of 1.66%. The proportion per 100k also fell slightly from 0.56 to 0.52 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,296 | #18,166 | -5.03% |
| Count | 1,507 | 1,532 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.52 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Florek
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Florek, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals several changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of those with the Florek surname identified as White (95.42%), with smaller proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.60%) or Hispanic (1.86%). A small percentage, 1.59%, identified as having two or more races. By 2010, there were still a significant number identifying as White (94.06%), but there was an increase in the proportion of people identifying as either Hispanic (2.15%) or having two or more races (2.28%). Additionally, new ethnic groups emerged with individuals now identifying as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native, while the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 94.06% | -1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.28% | 43.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.15% | 15.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.39% | -35% |