Explore the Family Name Machacek
The meaning of Machacek
Czech (Macháček): from a pet form of Machač (see Machac).
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How common is the last name Machacek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Machacek saw a slight decline between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 27,258th most popular name, but in 2010 its rank slipped to 27,974th, marking a decrease of about 2.63 percent. However, the overall count of individuals bearing this name increased from 834 in 2000 to 857 in 2010, a growth of approximately 2.76 percent. The proportion of people with the surname Machacek per 100,000 also dropped by 6.45 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,258 | #27,974 | -2.63% |
| Count | 834 | 857 | 2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Machacek
In terms of ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Machacek surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.47 percent in this group from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase of 73.81 percent. Interestingly, in 2010, some people carrying the Machacek surname began identifying with two or more ethnicities, which was not the case in 2000. No individuals with the Machacek surname identified as being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 95.57% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.92% | 73.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |