Explore the Family Name Matejcek
The meaning of Matejcek
Czech (Matějček) and Slovak (Matejček): from a pet form of the personal names Matěj (Czech), Matej (Slovak), local forms of Latin Matthias (see Matthew).
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How common is the last name Matejcek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Matejcek" has seen a rise in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,420th in terms of popularity and this improved to 50,659th in 2010, an increase of 5.17%. In terms of numbers, there were 363 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this number increased to 412 in 2010, representing a growth of 13.5%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #50,659 | 5.17% |
| Count | 363 | 412 | 13.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matejcek
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Matejcek". In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of those with this surname identified as White, making up 96.42% in 2000 and 96.36% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.06%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic showed a small increase from 1.93% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 96.36% | -0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 1.94% | 0.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |