Explore the Family Name Ptacek
The meaning of Ptacek
Czech (Ptáček): diminutive of pták ‘bird’ (see Ptak).
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How common is the last name Ptacek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ptacek has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,935th most common in the United States, but by 2010 it fell to 21,811th, marking a 4.18% drop. In terms of count, however, the number of people with this surname increased by approximately 1.79% from 1,171 individuals in 2000 to 1,192 individuals in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of Ptaceks per 100,000 people decreased by 6.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,935 | #21,811 | -4.18% |
| Count | 1,171 | 1,192 | 1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.4 | -6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ptacek
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of Ptaceks identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 2.29% over the decade. The percentage of Ptaceks identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 59.22%, rising from 1.79% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010. There was also a notable rise in the number of Ptaceks identifying with two or more races, moving from 0.60% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010, a change of 110%. A small proportion of Ptaceks began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 after none had done so in 2000. No Ptaceks identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 94.88% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.85% | 59.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 1.26% | 110% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |