Explore the Family Name Grahek
The meaning of Grahek
Slovenian and Croatian: from a Slovenian and dialectal Croatian diminutive of grah ‘pea’ (in Slovenian), ‘bean’ (in Croatian).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grahek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grahek has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,912th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had climbed to the 41,959th position, marking a positive change of 2.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 475 in 2000 to 518 in 2010, showing an increase of 9.05%. However, the proportion of people with the Grahek surname per 100k remained stable at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #41,959 | 2.22% |
| Count | 475 | 518 | 9.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grahek
In terms of ethnicity, the information provided by the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of those with the Grahek surname identify as White, representing 97.05% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 96.53% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races dropped by 8.33%, from 1.68% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identification among individuals with the Grahek surname, rising to 1.74% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no recorded individuals under these categories for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 96.53% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.54% | -8.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |