Explore the Family Name Sasek
The meaning of Sasek
1. Czech (Šašek, also Šášek): nickname from šašek ‘clown, zany, buffoon’. 2. Slovenian and Croatian (Šašek, Slovenian also Sašek): probably a nickname or topographic name from a diminutive of šaš ‘kind of grass’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sasek in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sasek has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Sasek was ranked 51,945th most popular surname, but fell to 56,195th in 2010, reflecting an 8.18% drop. The count of people with the surname also decreased from 376 to 364 during this period, representing a 3.19% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Sasek per 100,000 has declined by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #56,195 | -8.18% |
| Count | 376 | 364 | -3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sasek
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sasek. In both 2000 and 2010, a majority of those with the Sasek surname identified as White, constituting 96.54% and 96.70% respectively. There was a small increase of 0.17% over the decade. The Hispanic representation among those with the Sasek surname dropped completely from 1.60% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new addition in 2010, with 1.37% identifying with two or more races. However, no significant changes were observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 96.7% | 0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |