Explore the Family Name Safranek
The meaning of Safranek
Czech (Šafránek): from a diminutive of Czech šafrán ‘saffron’ (see Safran), applied as nickname for someone with reddish yellow hair.
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How common is the last name Safranek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Safranek has seen a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,429th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, its rank had improved to 36,525th – a change of approximately 2.42%. The number of individuals bearing the Safranek name also increased during this time period, from 560 in 2000 to 612 in 2010, an increase of around 9.29%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.21 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #36,525 | 2.42% |
| Count | 560 | 612 | 9.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Safranek
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Safranek, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a vast majority identify as White. In 2000, about 96.61% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased to 93.63% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname's bearers, going from 0% in 2000 to 2.94% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.96% in 2000 to 2.29% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 93.63% | -3.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.29% | 16.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |