Explore the Family Name Golabek
The meaning of Golabek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Gołąbek): nickname from gołąbek ‘little dove’, a diminutive of gołąb ‘dove’ (see Golab). Compare Golombek.
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How common is the last name Golabek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Golabek has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname had a rank of 76,700 and by 2010, it dropped by 1.07% to settle at 77,522. In terms of count, however, there was a marginal increase of 6.01% with the number of individuals carrying the Golabek surname rising from 233 in 2000 to 247 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline of 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #77,522 | -1.07% |
| Count | 233 | 247 | 6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Golabek
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Golabek. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Individuals identifying as two or more races also did not appear in the 2000 count, but by 2010, there was a small presence of this demographic. The majority of those bearing the Golabek surname identified as White, with this group making up 97.85% of the total in 2000 and 95.55% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 2.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 95.55% | -2.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |