Explore the Family Name Mlakar
The meaning of Mlakar
Slovenian and Croatian: topographic name for someone who lived near a shallow pool, mlaka, or a habitational name for someone from a place called Mlaka or Mlake, named with the same word. Some characteristic forenames: Slovenian and Croatian Jasna.
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How common is the last name Mlakar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mlakar has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mlakar ranked 61,058 in popularity and increased to a rank of 62,189 in 2010, marking a slight decline of 1.85%. However, the count of people with the surname Mlakar increased by 4.55% from 308 in 2000 to 322 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained consistently at 0.11 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #62,189 | -1.85% |
| Count | 308 | 322 | 4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mlakar
When considering ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Mlakar identify as White. This percentage slightly decreased from 97.08% in 2000 to 95.03% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic experienced a small increase from 2.92% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010. No significant changes were noted in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.03% | -2.11% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 3.11% | 6.51% |
| 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% |