Explore the Family Name Pacek
The meaning of Pacek
Polish and Czech; Slovak (also Paček): from a pet form of various personal names beginning with Pa- (see Pac 1 and 2, Pach 1).
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How common is the last name Pacek in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pacek has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Pacek was ranked 58,397th most popular surname with 325 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 63,873rd and the count had dropped to 312. This indicates a decrease of 9.38% in rank and 4% in the number of people with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #63,873 | -9.38% |
| Count | 325 | 312 | -4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pacek
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pacek has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.92% of individuals with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.15% by 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise from 1.85% to 2.24%, an increase of 21.08%. In 2010, the data recorded a small representation of Asian/Pacific Islander at 1.60%. However, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 96.15% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.24% | 21.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |