Explore the Family Name Hajek
The meaning of Hajek
1. Czech and Slovak (Hájek); Polish: occupational name for a woodman or topographic name for someone who lived by a thicket or grove, from Czech (and Slovak dialect) hájek ‘thicket’, from háj ‘grove’ + the diminutive suffix -ek. It is also found in Germany and Austria, where it is spelled Hajek. 2. Czech (Hájek): occupational name for a keeper of animals (a herd), especially one who looked after horses, from hájit ‘to protect, to defend’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hans, Elke, Klaus, Monika.
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How common is the last name Hajek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hajek has seen a slight decrease in recent years. In 2000, Hajek ranked 12,764th amongst all surnames and was carried by 2,219 individuals, equivalent to 0.82 per 100,000 people in the U.S. By 2010, however, it had slipped to 14,172nd in rank with only 2,119 bearers, representing a 4.51% decrease in count and a drop to just 0.72 per 100,000 people. This represented an overall change of -11.03 in rank and -12.2 in proportion per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,764 | #14,172 | -11.03% |
| Count | 2,219 | 2,119 | -4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.72 | -12.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hajek
Examining the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Hajek between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Hajeks identified as white, although this figure dropped slightly from 96.26% in 2000 to 94.86% in 2010. There was also a small decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.54% to 0.47%. The proportion of Hajeks reporting two or more races remained fairly stable at around 1.17-1.18%, while there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.76% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010. Finally, the 2010 Census saw Hajeks identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native for the first time, though these groups still represented a small fraction of all Hajeks.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 94.86% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.93% | 66.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.18% | 0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.47% | -12.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |