Explore the Family Name Rezek
The meaning of Rezek
1. Czech: nickname for someone with red hair, from rezek, an agent noun derivative of rezatý ‘red, rusty’. 2. Croatian (Režek): from a pet form of a Slavicized form of the Hungarian personal name Rezső, an equivalent of Rudolf. Alternatively, a cognate of 3 below. 3. Slovenian (Režek): nickname from režek, a derivative of režati se ‘to grin’, denoting someone who liked to laugh loudly.
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How common is the last name Rezek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rezek has seen a slight increase in its prevalence over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 36,572 and increased marginally to be ranked 36,525 by 2010. The count of individuals bearing the surname also grew from 577 in 2000 to 612 in 2010, indicating a 6.07% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.21 across these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,572 | #36,525 | 0.13% |
| Count | 577 | 612 | 6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rezek
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the Rezek surname identified as White, with this demographic increasing slightly from 93.41% in 2000 to 93.95% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity was individuals identifying as having two or more races, although this group decreased from 4.68% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic representation, growing from 0.87% to 1.63%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander shows that it went from being not present in 2000 to making up 0.82% of the population in 2010. Information for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations was either not available or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.41% | 93.95% | 0.58% |
| Two or More Races | 4.68% | 2.61% | -44.23% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 1.63% | 87.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |