Explore the Family Name Klocek
The meaning of Klocek
Polish: nickname from klocek ‘chock’, a diminutive of Kloc. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Karol, Kazimierz. German Florian, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Klocek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klocek was ranked 32,227 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 33,695 in 2010, representing a 4.56% decline. Despite the drop in rank, the number of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 674 in 2000 to 676 in 2010, a modest growth of 0.3%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.0%, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #33,695 | -4.56% |
| Count | 674 | 676 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klocek
The ethnicity distribution for the Klocek surname also shifted over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, virtually all individuals with this surname identified as White (98.22%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (96.60%), there was a slight decrease of 1.65%. The year 2010 also saw new representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories, each accounting for 0.89% of those with the Klocek surname. Additionally, a small percentage (1.18%) identified as Hispanic. There were no recorded changes for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 96.6% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |