Explore the Family Name Martinec
The meaning of Martinec
Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, and Croatian: diminutive or patronymic from the personal name Martin.
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How common is the last name Martinec in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Martinec has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Martinec ranked 44,895 in terms of popularity and increased its position to 43,885 by 2010, indicating a 2.25% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 450 in 2000 to 491 in 2010, marking a 9.11% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #43,885 | 2.25% |
| Count | 450 | 491 | 9.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Martinec
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Martinec. In 2000, 78.22% of those bearing the name identified as White, but this number decreased to 70.47% by 2010. Over the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 20% to 28.31%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals in 2010 who identified with two or more races, although this information was suppressed (S) for privacy in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.22% | 70.47% | -9.91% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 28.31% | 41.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |