Explore the Family Name Rostek
The meaning of Rostek
1. Polish: unexplained. 2. Slovak (Roštek): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rostek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Rostek has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rostek was ranked as the 68,782nd most popular surname in the United States and increased to the 67,519th position in 2010, signifying a change of 1.84%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also grew from 267 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, a rise of 9.36%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #67,519 | 1.84% |
| Count | 267 | 292 | 9.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rostek
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Rostek identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.75% in 2000 to 95.55% in 2010. The Hispanic representation amongst those with this surname showed an increase in 2010, albeit from a zero base in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. As for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no recorded changes over the observed period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 95.55% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |