Explore the Family Name Safarik
The meaning of Safarik
Czech (Šafařík) and Slovak (Šafárik): from a diminutive of Czech šafář, Slovak šafár ‘steward, bailiff’ (see Safar). Some characteristic forenames: Czech Petr, Zdenek.
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How common is the last name Safarik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Safarik has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Safarik was ranked 53,299th most common surname, falling to 56,444th in 2010, marking a 5.9% drop. The total count of individuals with this last name also fell slightly, from 364 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, indicating a 0.55% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #56,444 | -5.9% |
| Count | 364 | 362 | -0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Safarik
The ethnicity associated with the surname Safarik has remained largely homogeneous over a decade, as revealed by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. There was no recorded change in the percentage of Safariks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight rise in those identifying as White, with an increase from 96.70% in 2000 to 97.79% in 2010, showing a 1.13% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 97.79% | 1.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |