Explore the Family Name Rezac
The meaning of Rezac
Czech (Řezáč) and Slovak (Rezáč): occupational name for a woodcutter, an agent noun from the Czech verb řezat, Slovak rezať ‘to cut, to trim, to lop’.
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How common is the last name Rezac in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rezac saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,312th, but by 2010, it had fallen to 18,888th, marking a 3.15% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with the Rezac surname increased during this period from 1,397 to 1,446, reflecting a 3.51% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell slightly from 0.52 to 0.49, a decline of 5.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,312 | #18,888 | -3.15% |
| Count | 1,397 | 1,446 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.49 | -5.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rezac
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the Rezac surname identified as White (97.57% in 2000 and 97.23% in 2010), there was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.50% to 0.83%. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.43% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a minor increase from 1.22% to 1.24%. There were no respondents who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 97.23% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.24% | 1.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 0.83% | 66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |