Explore the Family Name Radek
The meaning of Radek
Polish and Croatian; Czech (also Rádek): from the personal name Radek, a pet form of any of various Slavic personal names formed with the element rad ‘merry, glad’ (from Old Slavic radъ), such as Radoslav (Polish Radosław), in which the second element means ‘glory’ or ‘famous’, and Radomir, in which the second element means ‘peace’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Leslaw, Piotr.
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How common is the last name Radek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Radek saw a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 66,274 to 68,122, representing a change of -2.79%. However, during the same period, the total count of people carrying the surname increased from 279 to 289, marking an increase of 3.58%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #68,122 | -2.79% |
| Count | 279 | 289 | 3.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Radek
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Radek identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.34% in 2000 to 92.73% in 2010. During the same decade, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.94% to 4.50%, showing an increase of 14.21%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Radek surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.34% | 92.73% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.94% | 4.5% | 14.21% |
| 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% |