Explore the Family Name Moravek
The meaning of Moravek
Czech (Morávek): habitational name for someone from Moravia.
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How common is the last name Moravek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moravek has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,955th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 45,495th position, marking a change of -3.5 percent. However, the number of people bearing this surname saw a slight increase from 462 in 2000 to 470 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.73 percent. However, when considered in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minor decrease of -5.88 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #45,495 | -3.5% |
| Count | 462 | 470 | 1.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moravek
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moravek, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that a large majority identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 94.59 in 2000 to 92.77 in 2010. The percentage of Moraveks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also fell slightly, from 1.30 in 2000 to 1.28 in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, going from 2.81 in 2000 to 3.83 in 2010, marking a change of 36.30 percent. Additionally, there was no reported data for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and the category of two or more races was introduced in 2010, accounting for 1.49 percent of Moraveks.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 92.77% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 3.83% | 36.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.28% | -1.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |