Explore the Family Name Reznik
The meaning of Reznik
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a Jewish ritual slaughterer, from Yiddish reznik (of Slavic origin; compare below). Compare Reznick, Resnick, and Resnik. 2. Czech (Řezník) and Slovak (Rezník): from Czech řezník, Slovak archaic (of Czech origin) rezník, an occupational name for a butcher. Compare Resnick and Reznick. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Boris, Mikhail, Yefim, Aleksandr, Igor, Leonid, Yelena, Anatoly, Arkady, Grigory, Lyudmila, Vladimir. Jewish Yakov, Aron, Chaim, Isaak, Naum, Shaya, Akiva, Avraam, Blyuma, Faina.
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How common is the last name Reznik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reznik has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,367th most common surname, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 20,664th, marking a change of -1.46 percent. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,213 in 2000 to 1,281 in 2010, indicating a growth of 5.61 percent. There was a small decline in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.45 to 0.43, marking a -4.44 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,367 | #20,664 | -1.46% |
| Count | 1,213 | 1,281 | 5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.43 | -4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reznik
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reznik. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 95.96 percent in 2000 and slightly increasing to 96.02 percent in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 12.24 percent during the same period, while the Two or More Races category saw a significant decrease from 1.48 percent to 0.47 percent. The Hispanic representation rose by 49.13 percent, making up 2.58 percent of those with the surname in 2010, up from 1.73 percent in 2000. Notably, no individuals with the Reznik surname reported Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2000, but there was a small percentage (0.39 percent) identifying as Black in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 96.02% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.58% | 49.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.55% | 12.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0.47% | -68.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |