Explore the Family Name Malecek
The meaning of Malecek
Czech (Maleček): from a pet form of Malec ‘little one’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malecek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Malecek has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Malecek was ranked 62961 and by 2010, it moved up to rank 62903, showing a marginal rise of 0.09%. During this same period, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 297 to 318, marking a 7.07% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #62,903 | 0.09% |
| Count | 297 | 318 | 7.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malecek
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Malecek indicates some fluctuation from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, with 97.64% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 95.28% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races emerged in 2010 at 1.57%, while a small proportion identified as Hispanic at 1.89%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 95.28% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |