Explore the Family Name Korenek
The meaning of Korenek
Czech (Kořenek): nickname meaning ‘ruddy fellow’, a variant of Kořínek (see Korinek).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Korenek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Korenek has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Korenek ranked 45,735 in popularity, while by 2010 it had fallen to rank 51,610, marking an overall decrease of around 12.85%. Similarly, the number of people bearing this surname dropped from 440 in 2000 to 403 in 2010, showing an 8.41% decrease. The proportion of individuals with the Korenek surname per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #51,610 | -12.85% |
| Count | 440 | 403 | -8.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korenek
Regarding ethnicity associated with the surname Korenek, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of people with this surname identify as White, accounting for 97.27% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.03% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.14% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010, which is a growth of approximately 74.56%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races dropped from 1.36% to zero over the same decade. No individuals with the surname Korenek identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 96.03% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.99% | 74.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |