Explore the Family Name Majernik
The meaning of Majernik
Slovak (Majerník): from majerník, an agent derivative of majer (see Majer 2), denoting a person living and working on a manor farm estate (compare Majer 1). It is also found in Czechia. Compare also Mayernik.
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How common is the last name Majernik in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Majernik saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,679th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had moved up to the 66,931st spot, a change of 5.3%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 258 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, which constitutes a 14.34% increase. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1, indicating that the surname's popularity relative to other surnames essentially stayed consistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #66,931 | 5.3% |
| Count | 258 | 295 | 14.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Majernik
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of people with the surname Majernik identify as White, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 94.57% identified as White, with this percentage slightly increasing to 94.92% in 2010. The next largest group identified as Hispanic, accounting for 3.49% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 3.39% in 2010. A small percentage (1.94%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this dropped to zero by 2010. The remaining categories, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, reported zero individuals identifying with these groups in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 94.92% | 0.37% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 3.39% | -2.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |