Explore the Family Name Karasek
The meaning of Karasek
Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from a diminutive of Karas.
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How common is the last name Karasek in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Karasek has experienced a slight decline over time. In the year 2000, it was ranked 27,289 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 28,158, indicating a decrease of -3.18%. The number of individuals with this surname, however, increased marginally from 833 to 850 during this same period, marking an increase of 2.04%. When considering the proportion of people named Karasek per 100k population, there was a decrease of -6.45% from 0.31 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,289 | #28,158 | -3.18% |
| Count | 833 | 850 | 2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Karasek
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Karasek, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.96% of the bearers of the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.82% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races also declined from 0.96% to 0.71%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, the data showed a change by 2010 with 1.88% of the bearers of the surname Karasek identifying as Hispanic. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 96.82% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.71% | -26.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |