Explore the Family Name Konopasek
The meaning of Konopasek
Czech (Konopásek): 1. from konopa ‘hemp’, probably an occupational name for a rope maker. 2. possibly also a nickname from a diminutive of konipas ‘wagtail’ (the bird).
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How common is the last name Konopasek in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Konopasek ranked 57,985 in popularity in 2000 and later dropped to 60,505 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 4.35%. While the rank decreased, the count of people bearing this surname saw a slight increase from 328 in 2000 to 333 in 2010, a growth of 1.52%. The proportion per 100,000 of the population with this surname also fell from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, indicating an 8.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #60,505 | -4.35% |
| Count | 328 | 333 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Konopasek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Konopasek identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight reduction from 96.65% to 94.89% over the decade. In 2010, there was a small shift with some identifying with two or more races. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 94.89% | -1.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |