Explore the Family Name Nemecek
The meaning of Nemecek
Czech (Němeček): from a diminutive of Nemec ‘German’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nemecek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Nemecek" saw a slight decrease in rank from 20,528 in 2000 to 21,393 in 2010, representing a change of -4.21%. However, despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally by 1.83% from 1,201 to 1,223 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.89%, reflecting the overall dip in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,528 | #21,393 | -4.21% |
| Count | 1,201 | 1,223 | 1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nemecek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Nemecek surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 93.42% in 2000 to 93.70% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group identifies as Hispanic, although this number decreased by 9.54%, from 3.25% to 2.94%. The data shows a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities, both appearing for the first time in 2010 at 0.41%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased by 7.78%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identities witnessed a 10.84% decrease. It's important to note that all data points are based on self-identified ethnicities and may not accurately reflect an individual's full ethnic heritage.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.42% | 93.7% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 2.94% | -9.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.8% | 7.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.74% | -10.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |