Explore the Family Name Polacek
The meaning of Polacek
Czech and Jewish (from Bohemia) (Poláček): from a diminutive of Polak ‘Pole’.
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How common is the last name Polacek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Polacek's popularity slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,352 in popularity but dropped to 22,646 in 2010, marking a change of -1.32%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.4%, from 1,075 in 2000 to 1,133 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people slipped from 0.4 to 0.38, constituting a -5.0% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,352 | #22,646 | -1.32% |
| Count | 1,075 | 1,133 | 5.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polacek
Diving into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Polacek, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, we observe some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers of this surname are white, with percentages at 97.77% in 2000 dropping slightly to 96.65% in 2010. There was a notable increase within the Hispanic community, escalating from 0.56% to 1.32%, a 135.71% change. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell marginally from 1.12% to 1.06%. Notably, the name made its appearance among the Asian/Pacific Islander group in 2010, even though no such record existed in 2000. In contrast, there were no Polaceks recorded within the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 96.65% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 1.32% | 135.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.06% | -5.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |