Explore the Family Name Pavek
The meaning of Pavek
Czech (Pávek): from a diminutive of páv ‘peacock’, hence a nickname for a pretentious or ostentatious person. The vocabulary word pávek or pavák also denotes a type of dove or pigeon, and this too may be the source of the surname in some cases.
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How common is the last name Pavek in the United States?
The surname Pavek, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,380th in popularity and fell slightly to rank 32,599th by 2010, marking a change of -0.68%. The absolute number of people with the surname increased from 670 to 705 over the decade, showing a 5.22% growth. Despite this increase, its proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 4.0%, indicating that the overall population growth during this period was higher than the growth rate of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,380 | #32,599 | -0.68% |
| Count | 670 | 705 | 5.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavek
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Pavek surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This group represented 95.67% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 94.75% in 2010, a marginal change of -0.96%. A growing Hispanic minority emerged, rising from 0.90% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010, a significant increase of 57.78%. Those who identified with two or more races decreased from 2.39% to 1.56%. Interestingly, an Asian/Pacific Islander representation also appeared in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 94.75% | -0.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 1.56% | -34.73% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.42% | 57.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |