Explore the Family Name Lacek
The meaning of Lacek
Slovak and Czech (Moravian): from a pet form of the personal name Ladislav, which is from Vladislav, Latinized as Ladislaus (see Lada 1).
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How common is the last name Lacek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lacek has marginally decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the Lacek surname fell by 1.43%, moving from 46,944th place in 2000 to 47,614th place in 2010. However, despite the drop in ranking, the number of individuals bearing the Lacek name actually increased by 4.46% over this period, rising from 426 to 445.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #47,614 | -1.43% |
| Count | 426 | 445 | 4.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacek
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Lacek surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly identified with individuals who classify themselves as White. In 2000, 98.12% of those with the Lacek name were White, though there was a slight decrease of 0.60% by 2010, bringing the proportion down to 97.53%. Interestingly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation within this surname surfaced in 2010 with 1.12%, while other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black recorded no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 97.53% | -0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |