Explore the Family Name Pekarek
The meaning of Pekarek
Czech (Moravian) and Slovak (Pekárek): from a diminutive of Czech pekař, Slovak pekár ‘baker’ (see Pekar).
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How common is the last name Pekarek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pekarek has seen a slight shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 23,922, while in 2010, it fell slightly to rank 24,404, marking a -2.01% change in ranking. However, the number of people carrying this surname increased from 985 in 2000 to 1,026 in 2010, representing a 4.16% growth rate. The proportion of people with the surname Pekarek for every 100,000 people also declined from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010, reflecting a -5.41% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,922 | #24,404 | -2.01% |
| Count | 985 | 1,026 | 4.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pekarek
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the Pekarek surname. The predominant ethnicity holding this last name is White, accounting for 95.63% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.37% in 2010. The Hispanic representation in this surname showed significant growth from 2.64% in 2000 to 4.48% in 2010, marking a 69.70% increase. A small percentage of people with this surname identified as having two or more races, increasing from 1.32% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010, an 18.18% change. The census did not record any individuals with the Pekarek surname identifying themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 93.37% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 4.48% | 69.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.56% | 18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |