Explore the Family Name Polachek
The meaning of Polachek
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): altered form of Polish polaczek, a diminutive of Polak. 2. Americanized form of Czech Poláček (see Polacek).
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How common is the last name Polachek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Polachek has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 48,109 in 2000, it fell to 50,196 in 2010, marking a 4.34% drop in rank. However, the count of individuals carrying the Polachek surname increased marginally from 413 to 417 during the same period. The proportion per 100k people also saw a marginal decrease of 6.67%, standing at 0.14 in 2010 down from 0.15 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #50,196 | -4.34% |
| Count | 413 | 417 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polachek
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Polachek are white, accounting for 96.40% in 2010, down slightly from 97.58% in 2000. There was a noticeable growth in the Hispanic population carrying the surname, increasing by 48.97% to 2.16% in 2010 from 1.45% in 2000. No significant changes were noted in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, for which data remained at zero or was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 96.4% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.16% | 48.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |