Explore the Family Name Kadlec
The meaning of Kadlec
Czech and Slovak: occupational name for a weaver, from (t)kadlec.
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How common is the last name Kadlec in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kadlec has seen a minor drop in popularity over the past decade, moving from rank 15,309 in 2000 to 15,533 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.46%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.92% during the same period, from 1,762 in 2000 to 1,884 in 2010. The proportion of people named Kadlec per 100k also saw a slight decrease of 1.54%, going from 0.65 in 2000 to 0.64 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,309 | #15,533 | -1.46% |
| Count | 1,762 | 1,884 | 6.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.64 | -1.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kadlec
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Kadlec shows some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Kadlecs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 32.50%, while those reporting two or more races went up by 15.63%. In contrast, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identify as White decreased slightly by 1.16%. The percentage of Kadlecs who identify as Hispanic saw a considerable increase, jumping by 48.53%. Meanwhile, there were zero reported cases of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these categories accounted for 0.27% and 0.42% of Kadlecs respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.65% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.02% | 48.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.11% | 15.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.53% | 32.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |