Explore the Family Name Lorek
The meaning of Lorek
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Lorenc. This surname is also found in Germany.
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How common is the last name Lorek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lorek experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Lorek surname ranked 47,120th in popularity and was held by 424 people, which represented a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 individuals. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 51,512 and the count of individuals bearing the surname dropped to 404, representing a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 individuals. This represents a change of -9.32 in rank and a -4.72 decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #51,512 | -9.32% |
| Count | 424 | 404 | -4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lorek
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Lorek also changed slightly between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.46% of individuals with the surname identified as White, while 2.36% identified with two or more ethnicities. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, 94.06% of Loreks identified as White, a decrease of 2.49%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also decreased, falling to 1.73%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Loreks identifying as Hispanic increased to 1.98%, and those identifying as Black also increased, reaching 1.24%. No Loreks identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 94.06% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 1.73% | -26.69% |
| Black | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |