Explore the Family Name Hasek
The meaning of Hasek
Czech: 1. (Hašek): from a pet form of the personal names Haštal (from Latin Castulus, from castus ‘pure, chaste’) and Havel. 2. (Hásek): from German, either from Hase ‘hare’ or from a short form of the personal name Hartmann. Some characteristic forenames: Czech Ondrej, Vaclav.
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How common is the last name Hasek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hasek has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hasek was ranked 56,826th in terms of prevalence among surnames, with a count of 336 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, it had dropped slightly to the 60,960th rank with 330 individuals bearing the surname, marking an approximate 1.79% decrease in count. This change also resulted in a minor decline in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #60,960 | -7.27% |
| Count | 336 | 330 | -1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hasek
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of those with the surname Hasek identify as White. In 2000, approximately 98.21% of individuals with the Hasek surname identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly to 96.36% by 2010. The census data does not indicate any individuals with the Hasek surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 96.36% | -1.88% |
| 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% |