Explore the Family Name Franek
The meaning of Franek
Czech (mainly Franěk), Slovak, and Polish: from a pet form of the personal name František, Polish Franciszek, from Latin Franciscus (see Francis).
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How common is the last name Franek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Franek has experienced a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, its rank was 34,856, dropping to 41,959 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 20.38%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 613 in 2000 to 518 in 2010, a reduction of 15.5%. The proportion of people with the surname Franek per 100,000 also experienced a decline from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, a drop of 21.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #41,959 | -20.38% |
| Count | 613 | 518 | -15.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Franek
On the topic of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that the majority of individuals with the surname Franek identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 98.37% to 98.46%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, rising from 0.98% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010. However, there were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races, with these groups maintaining a 0% representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.37% | 98.46% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.54% | 57.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |