Explore the Family Name Nosek
The meaning of Nosek
Polish, Czech, and Slovak: nickname for someone with a snub nose, from a diminutive of nos ‘nose’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Bogumil, Jacek, Pawel.
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How common is the last name Nosek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Nosek" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 28,489th in 2000, its position dropped slightly to 28,552nd in 2010, marking a change of -0.22. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Nosek surname increased by 5.96% during the same period, rising from 788 in 2000 to 835 in 2010. The proportion of the name per 100,000 population also saw a minor decrease of -3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,489 | #28,552 | -0.22% |
| Count | 788 | 835 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nosek
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname "Nosek," data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority identify as White, with 97.08% in 2000 and a minimal decrease to 97.01% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races decreased between 2000 and 2010. However, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.89% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010, marking a 75.28% change. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 97.01% | -0.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.56% | 75.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 0.72% | -5.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0.6% | -32.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |