Explore the Family Name Marecek
The meaning of Marecek
Czech and Slovak (Mareček): from a pet form of the personal name Marek. Some characteristic forenames: Czech and Slovak Ludmila, Milan.
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How common is the last name Marecek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Marecek has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Marecek was ranked 76,465th most common surname in the United States, falling to 92,719th by 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 21.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 234 to 198 during this period, representing a drop of 15.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.09 to 0.07, marking a 22.22% decrease over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #92,719 | -21.26% |
| Count | 234 | 198 | -15.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marecek
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the Marecek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 95.73 and 95.45 respectively. This indicates a slight decrease in the share of Whites among those with the surname by 0.29%. There were no individuals with the Marecek surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. While there were some who identified as Hispanic in 2000 (2.14%), this percentage dropped to zero in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from zero in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 95.45% | -0.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |