Explore the Family Name Kahanek
The meaning of Kahanek
Czech: from a diminutive of kahan ‘lamp, light’ (see Kahan 2).
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How common is the last name Kahanek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Kahanek" has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held rank 62,577 in terms of prevalence, but fell to rank 68,547 in 2010, marking a negative change of 9.54%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 299 in 2000 to 287 in 2010, a reduction of 4.01%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals dropped from 0.11 to 0.1, indicating a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #68,547 | -9.54% |
| Count | 299 | 287 | -4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kahanek
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the name "Kahanek", data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most bearers of the name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 96.99% to 94.43%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.68% in 2000 to 5.23% in 2010, a significant change of 95.15%. No data was recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 94.43% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 5.23% | 95.15% |
| 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% |