Explore the Family Name Hayek
The meaning of Hayek
Americanized form of Czech Hájek, see Hajek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hayek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hayek saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 16,635th most common name and rose to the 16,166th position by 2010. This represents an increase of approximately 2.82%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew by 12.74%, from 1,586 people in 2000 to 1,788 in 2010. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Hayek per 100,000 increased by 3.39%, from 0.59 to 0.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,635 | #16,166 | 2.82% |
| Count | 1,586 | 1,788 | 12.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.61 | 3.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hayek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Hayek identify as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 93.13% in 2000 to 92.90% in 2010. A small but growing portion identified as Hispanic, increasing from 3.22% in 2000 to 4.08% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose significantly, albeit from a smaller base, jumping by 40.91% to reach 0.62% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased, falling from 2.52% to 2.13%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 92.9% | -0.25% |
| Hispanic | 3.22% | 4.08% | 26.71% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 2.13% | -15.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.62% | 40.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |