Explore the Family Name Reznicek
The meaning of Reznicek
Czech (Řesníček): diminutive of Řeznik ‘butcher’ (see Reznik). Some characteristic forenames: German Alfons, Gerhard, Viktor.
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How common is the last name Reznicek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Reznicek" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,292 in popularity and this ranking fell to 36,426 in 2010, reflecting a change of -9.41%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 647 in 2000 to 614 in 2010, a decline of -5.1%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people also shrunk by -12.5% between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #36,426 | -9.41% |
| Count | 647 | 614 | -5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reznicek
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census highlights that the majority of individuals with the surname "Reznicek" identify as White, with 95.36% in 2000 and slightly less at 94.95% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.39% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was an emergence of those identifying with two or more races in 2010 at 1.63%, which was not recorded in the 2000 Census. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease from 2.32% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. No changes were reported for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identification.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 94.95% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 2.12% | -8.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 1.14% | -17.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |