Explore the Family Name Krizek
The meaning of Krizek
Czech (Křížek), Slovak (Križek, Krížek): from a pet form of the personal name Kříž, Kríž (see Kriz).
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How common is the last name Krizek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Krizek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Krizek ranked 43,232 and dropped to 45,886 by 2010, a change of -6.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also witnessed a minor shrinkage, decreasing from 471 in 2000 to 465 in 2010, a reduction of -1.27%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also slipped from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, reflecting a -5.88% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #45,886 | -6.14% |
| Count | 471 | 465 | -1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krizek
Concerning ethnicity, the Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Krizek are of White ethnic identity, with figures holding steady at 97.45% in 2000 and 97.42% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this group saw a noticeable increase, growing from 1.06% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010, a 21.70% surge. Those identifying as Two or more races were present in 2000 at 1.27%, but data for 2010 was suppressed (S) for privacy. The surname Krizek showed no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 97.42% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.29% | 21.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |