Explore the Family Name Polasek
The meaning of Polasek
Czech and Slovak (Polášek): diminutive of Polák, ethnic name for a Pole (see Polak).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Polasek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Polasek slightly decreased in ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 21,493 to 22,404 - a decrease of 4.24%. However, the count of individuals bearing the Polasek surname slightly increased during this period, from 1,133 in 2000 to 1,149 in 2010, an increase of 1.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people also exhibited a small decrease, going from 0.42 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,493 | #22,404 | -4.24% |
| Count | 1,133 | 1,149 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Polasek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Polasek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight decrease from 95.32% to 92.95%. The data also indicates a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.91% in 2000 to 5.40% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained constant at 0.44%, while those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a decrease from 1.15% to 0.87%. No individuals bearing the Polasek surname were reported to identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 92.95% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 5.4% | 85.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0.87% | -24.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |