Explore the Family Name Junek
The meaning of Junek
Czech: from a pet form of Jun.
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How common is the last name Junek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Junek has seen a slight decline in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,659th most common surname and then dropped to the 59,742nd position in 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 11.34%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 361 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, reflecting a 6.37% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Junek surname per 100,000 people fell by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #59,742 | -11.34% |
| Count | 361 | 338 | -6.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Junek
The ethnic identity associated with the Junek surname, according to Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.26% over this period. The presence of the Junek surname within the Hispanic community also increased slightly, from 2.49% in 2000 to 2.66% in 2010. However, there were no indicated changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races. It's important to note that the lack of data might be due to suppression (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 96.15% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 2.66% | 6.83% |
| 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% |