Explore the Family Name Kristek
The meaning of Kristek
Czech: 1. from a pet form of the personal name Kristián (see Christian). 2. (Křistek): nickname for a mischievous person, from a metathesized form of skřítek ‘goblin, sprite, fairy’.
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How common is the last name Kristek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kristek saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 62,577 in popularity and rose to 57,372 by 2010, indicating an 8.32% increase. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased from 299 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, marking an 18.73% increase. The proportion of people with the Kristek surname per 100,000 also witnessed a growth of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #57,372 | 8.32% |
| Count | 299 | 355 | 18.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kristek
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that majority of individuals with the Kristek surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.34% in this group from 2000 to 2010. The census reported no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a significant increase of 40.30% in individuals who identified with two or more races, rising from 2.01% in 2000 to 2.82% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.37% | -1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 2.82% | 40.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |