Explore the Family Name Reczek
The meaning of Reczek
Polish: nickname from reczek ‘hamster’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Stanislaw, Andrzej, Tadeusz, Tomasz.
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How common is the last name Reczek in the United States?
The surname Reczek, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 49,563rd in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 53,316th, reflecting a change of -7.57%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 398 in 2000 to 388 in 2010, marking a decline of -2.51%. This resulted in a fall of the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.15 to 0.13 (-13.33%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #53,316 | -7.57% |
| Count | 398 | 388 | -2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reczek
In terms of ethnicity, the Reczek surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly associated with the white demographic, which accounted for 97.24% in 2000 and 94.85% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in the percentage of the Hispanic population bearing this surname, rising from 2.01% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010, a growth of 79.60%. The data also shows a new occurrence of the surname among individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010 at 1.29%, where there were none reported in 2000. No instances of the surname were found among individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities within these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 94.85% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 3.61% | 79.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |