Explore the Family Name Rezk
The meaning of Rezk
Arabic (mainly Egypt and Syria): variant of Rizk.
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How common is the last name Rezk in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Rezk has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,610th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to 41,959th, representing an impressive 41.41% change. The count of individuals with this surname likewise more than doubled, going from 254 in 2000 to 518 in 2010, which is a 103.94% increase. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a growth of 100%, moving from 0.09 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #41,959 | 41.41% |
| Count | 254 | 518 | 103.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.18 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rezk
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Rezk has also evolved over the decade, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals bearing this last name identified as White (76.77%), a figure that increased by 20.96% to reach 92.86% by 2010. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped sharply from 14.57% in 2000 to only 1.74% in 2010, a decrease of 88.06%. A similar trend was observed for those who identify as Hispanic and Black, which saw decreases of 32.23% and 36.96% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.77% | 92.86% | 20.96% |
| Hispanic | 5.12% | 3.47% | -32.23% |
| Two or More Races | 14.57% | 1.74% | -88.06% |
| Black | 2.76% | 1.74% | -36.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |