Explore the Family Name Krivanek
The meaning of Krivanek
Czech (Křivánek): nickname for a cheerful or singing person, from Czech (s)křivánek ‘skylark’.
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How common is the last name Krivanek in the United States?
The surname Krivanek has seen a slight shift in its popularity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Krivanek ranked 47,485th in popularity and had a count of 420 occurrences. By 2010, the rank had slightly decreased to 48,060, denoting a minimal change of -1.21%. However, the actual count of the Krivanek surname increased by 4.76% to 440 occurrences in 2010. Despite this increase, its proportion per 100k people saw a slight drop from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #48,060 | -1.21% |
| Count | 420 | 440 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krivanek
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Krivanek surname, it's essential to note that changes have been recorded over the decade. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, almost all individuals with this last name (97.86%) identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 94.55%, indicating a change of -3.38%. Interestingly, the 2010 census also shows that 3.18% of individuals with the Krivanek surname reported belonging to two or more races, and 1.59% identified as Hispanic. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 94.55% | -3.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |