Explore the Family Name Formanek
The meaning of Formanek
Czech (Formánek): from a diminutive of Forman.
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How common is the last name Formanek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, Formanek as a surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 33,690 in 2000 and slipped to 34,668 in 2010, a drop of nearly 3%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 638 in 2000 to 652 in 2010, marking a modest growth of 2.19%. The proportion of the population named Formanek per 100k also fell by approximately 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,690 | #34,668 | -2.9% |
| Count | 638 | 652 | 2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Formanek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of individuals with the surname Formanek identify as White, although there has been a slight decline from 98.12% in 2000 to 96.78% in 2010. In 2010, small percentages of individuals with this surname started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races, which were previously not recorded in 2000. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.78% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. Meanwhile, no change was reported among those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 96.78% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.23% | 57.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |