Explore the Family Name Salopek
The meaning of Salopek
Croatian: nickname or occupational name from salo ‘pork fat, lard’ + pek, a noun derivative of the verb peći ‘to bake’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salopek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Salopek showed a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Salopek was ranked 41,060 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 44,576 - a change of approximately -8.56%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also saw a slight decline from 501 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, marking a decrease of -3.79%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people with this surname fell by -15.79% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #44,576 | -8.56% |
| Count | 501 | 482 | -3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salopek
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Salopek. Predominantly, those with the surname identify as White, with 98.00% in 2000 and 97.30% in 2010. A very small percentage identify as Hispanic, decreasing slightly from 1.20% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 census did see a small representation (1.04%) of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 97.3% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.04% | -13.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |