Explore the Family Name Rozek
The meaning of Rozek
1. Polish (Rożek, Różek): nickname from rożek, diminutive form or róg ‘horn’. This word is found in the idiomatic expression wystawić różki ‘to become impertinent’, which is a likely source of the nickname. The variant Różek occurs almost exclusively in region of Pomerania. 2. Czech (Rožek): nickname from the vocabulary word rožek, a diminutive of roh ‘horn’. In Czech dialect this word also means ‘croissant’; as such, it may be a nickname for a baker or pastry chef. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Henryk, Jacek, Janusz, Krzysztof, Stanislaw, Zbigniew, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Rozek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rozek saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 18,802 in 2000 to 21,483 in 2010, marking a decline of 14.26%. In terms of count, there were 1,347 individuals with the Rozek surname in 2000, which fell to 1,216 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 9.73%. The proportion of people named Rozek per 100,000 also decreased by 18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,802 | #21,483 | -14.26% |
| Count | 1,347 | 1,216 | -9.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.41 | -18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rozek
The ethnic identity associated with the Rozek surname also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying as Rozek remained consistent, with White individuals making up 97.40% in 2000, slightly decreasing to 97.04% in 2010. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity increased marginally from 1.26% to 1.56%, showing a change of 23.81%. People identifying with two or more races dropped slightly from 0.89% to 0.82%. There were no recorded individuals with the Rozek surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 97.04% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.56% | 23.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0.82% | -7.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |