Explore the Family Name Kanarek
The meaning of Kanarek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from Polish kanarek ‘canary’, hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way, for example with cheerful singing, or, among Jews, an artificial name. Compare Canary. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Reuven, Baruch, Hershel, Mendel, Rivka, Shlomo, Yael.
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How common is the last name Kanarek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kanarek has experienced a growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 54,385th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 48,347th position, representing an 11.1% increase in rank. The count of individuals with the surname Kanarek also saw a significant rise, with an increase of 23.1% from 355 people in 2000 to 437 people in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 residents also increased 15.38% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #48,347 | 11.1% |
| Count | 355 | 437 | 23.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.15 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanarek
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution for the surname Kanarek has also seen some changes. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname identify as White, at 93.24% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 92.22% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic identity within this surname group has shown a considerable increase, rising by 52.11% from 4.51% in 2000 to 6.86% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races fell from 1.69% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with the Kanarek surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.24% | 92.22% | -1.09% |
| Hispanic | 4.51% | 6.86% | 52.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |