Explore the Family Name Sebek
The meaning of Sebek
Czech and Slovak (Šebek): from a pet form of the personal name Šebestián (see Sebastian). Some characteristic forenames: Czech and Slovak Milan, Jaroslav, Ladislav, Pavel.
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How common is the last name Sebek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sebek fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sebek was ranked as the 33,471st most common surname in the United States and by 2010, it had dropped to the 35,096th spot, a decline of 4.85 percent. The count of individuals with this last name remained almost steady over this period, decreasing only marginally from 643 in 2000 to 642 in 2010. This drop represented a reduction of just 0.16 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Sebek per 100,000 also saw a decrease, falling from 0.24 to 0.22 or 8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #35,096 | -4.85% |
| Count | 643 | 642 | -0.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sebek
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sebek. Based on the data, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both census years, although there was a slight decrease from 96.27 percent in 2000 to 94.70 percent in 2010. There were also small percentages who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, but these numbers also shrunk during this ten-year span. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant rise, increasing from 0.93 percent in 2000 to 3.12 percent in 2010, an increase of 235.48 percent. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Sebek surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 94.7% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 3.12% | 235.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 0.93% | -45.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |