Explore the Family Name Halek
The meaning of Halek
1. Czech (Hálek): from the personal name Hálek, a pet form of Havel. 2. Rusyn (from Slovakia): variant of Haľko (see Halko). Compare Halleck.
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How common is the last name Halek in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Halek has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,659 in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had moved up to position 68,949 – a change of 6.39%. The actual count of people with the Halek surname also increased from 245 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, marking a 16.33% uptick. Furthermore, when assessing proportion per 100,000 people, the name saw an increase from 0.09 to 0.1, reflecting an 11.11% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #68,949 | 6.39% |
| Count | 245 | 285 | 16.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halek
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Halek surname is predominantly linked to individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 96.33% of individuals with the Halek surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 91.93% by 2010, a change of -4.57%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, moving from 2.04% in 2000 to 5.96% in 2010, demonstrating a substantial 192.16% change. Meanwhile, there was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 91.93% | -4.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 5.96% | 192.16% |
| 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% |