Explore the Family Name Fousek
The meaning of Fousek
Czech: nickname from fousek, vousek ‘moustache’.
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How common is the last name Fousek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fousek has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 54,020 to 55,386, reflecting a -2.53% change. However, the count or number of individuals with this surname increased by 3.63%, from 358 in 2000 to 371 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #55,386 | -2.53% |
| Count | 358 | 371 | 3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fousek
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the surname Fousek identify as White, making up 94.07% of the total in 2010, down slightly from 94.69% in 2000. Individuals identifying their ethnic identity as Hispanic saw the most significant change, increasing by 73.57%, from 1.40% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races made up 1.89% of the total in 2010, a decrease from 1.96% in 2000. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.69% | 94.07% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.43% | 73.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 1.89% | -3.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |