Explore the Family Name Pasek
The meaning of Pasek
1. Polish: nickname from pasek ‘little belt, girdle’, presumably applied to someone who wore a distinctive girdle. 2. Czech and Slovak (Pašek): from a pet form of the personal name Pavel, Slovak commonly Pavol (see Paul). 3. Possibly also an Americanized form of Polish Paszek: from a pet form of the personal name Paweł, Polish form of Paul. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alicja, Casimir, Czeslaw, Janina, Janusz, Jozefa, Kazimierz, Krzysztof, Marcin, Marzena.
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How common is the last name Pasek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pasek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 23,721st most common surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 25,064th spot, marking a change of -5.66%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped by 0.5%, going from 996 people in 2000 to 991 in 2010. This decline is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 8.11% from 0.37 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,721 | #25,064 | -5.66% |
| Count | 996 | 991 | -0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pasek
The ethnic identity associated with the Pasek surname also evolved between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White reduced slightly by 0.65%, from 96.29% to 95.66%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased notably by 62.00%, from 0.50% to 0.81%. Individuals identifying with two or more races dropped significantly by 44.78% from 2.01% to 1.11%. Hispanic representation doubled, with an increase of 102.22%, albeit from a small base of 0.90% to 1.82%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 95.66% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.82% | 102.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.11% | -44.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.81% | 62% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |