Explore the Family Name Pavlak
The meaning of Pavlak
Czech and Slovak (Pavlák, Slovak also Pavľák); Croatian: from a pet form of the personal name Czech Pavel, Slovak Pavol, Croatian Pavao, equivalents of Paul.
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How common is the last name Pavlak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pavlak's popularity has slightly decreased by 1.22% in rank, moving from 28,617 in 2000 to 28,967 in 2010. However, the total number of individuals with the Pavlak surname has increased by 4.59%, from 784 in 2000 to 820 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 individuals slightly dipped by 3.45%, indicating that while more people have this surname, its prevalence relative to other surnames has dropped.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,617 | #28,967 | -1.22% |
| Count | 784 | 820 | 4.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavlak
The ethnicity associated with the Pavlak surname, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white, making up 97.07% in 2010, a slight decrease from 97.96% in 2000. There was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.53% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as having two or more races appear in the 2010 census for the first time, accounting for 0.73%. Meanwhile, there were no records of individuals with the Pavlak surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 97.07% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.83% | 19.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |