Explore the Family Name Samek
The meaning of Samek
Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Samuel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Samek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Samek has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 28,049th and by 2010 it had dropped to the 28,311th position, marking a minimal change of -0.93%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Samek surname increased by 4.98%, from 804 in 2000 to 844 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by -3.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,049 | #28,311 | -0.93% |
| Count | 804 | 844 | 4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Samek
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few shifts within the Samek surname holders between 2000 and 2010. While a majority identified as White (96.64% in 2000 and 94.79% in 2010), there was a small decrease of -1.91% over the decade. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased by -17.00%. Conversely, those identifying as Two or more races rose by 27.52%, and an impressive increase was observed in the Hispanic category, which went up by 243.55%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 94.79% | -1.91% |
| Hispanic | 0.62% | 2.13% | 243.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.9% | 27.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 0.83% | -17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |