Explore the Family Name Pavelka
The meaning of Pavelka
Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Pavel (see Paul).
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How common is the last name Pavelka in the United States?
The surname Pavelka, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, witnessed a slight increase in count but a minor decrease in popularity rank between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 20,556, with 1,199 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 21,330, despite an increase in count to 1,228. This represents a growth of 2.42% in count, but a drop of 3.77% in popularity rank. The proportion of individuals with the Pavelka surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease by 4.55%, moving from 0.44 to 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,556 | #21,330 | -3.77% |
| Count | 1,199 | 1,228 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavelka
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Pavelka surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.41% to 95.77%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth, increasing from 1.25% to 2.36%. There was also a noteworthy rise in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.50% to 1.30%. In contrast, the percentage of Pavelkas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 95.77% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.36% | 88.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 1.3% | 160% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |