Explore the Family Name Rizek
The meaning of Rizek
Slovak (mainly Rízek): probably a nickname from the dialect word rizek ‘cutlet’. This surname is also found in the Dominican Republic.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rizek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rizek has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 80,812 in popularity but jumped to 68,345 by 2010, representing a 15.43% increase. The count of individuals with the surname Rizek also grew from 218 in 2000 to 288 in 2010 – a significant 32.11% jump. The proportion of people named Rizek per 100,000 people also increased by 25% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #68,345 | 15.43% |
| Count | 218 | 288 | 32.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rizek
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as white with the surname Rizek increased slightly from 77.52% in 2000 to 78.82% in 2010. Those claiming Hispanic ethnicity also rose from 12.39% to 15.28%. However, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as two or more races, falling from 10.09% to 4.51%. There were no recorded changes for those of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnic identities within the Rizek surname group during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.52% | 78.82% | 1.68% |
| Hispanic | 12.39% | 15.28% | 23.33% |
| Two or More Races | 10.09% | 4.51% | -55.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |