Explore the Family Name Sestak
The meaning of Sestak
1. Czech and Slovak (Šesták): from šesták, the name of an old coin (literally ‘sixer’; it was at one time worth six kreuzers). The surname would have been acquired by someone who had to pay rent of this amount or for some other anecdotal reason. 2. Croatian (Šestak): nickname denoting a child born as a sixth child, from a derivative of šesti ‘sixth’. Compare Shestak. 3. Rusyn (from Slovakia; mainly Šesták): nickname for a child born as a sixth child (see Shostak, compare 2 above) or from the name of an old coin (see 1 above). Compare Shestak. 4. Americanized form of Hungarian Seszták: of Slovak or other Slavic origin (see above).
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How common is the last name Sestak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sestak has seen minor changes over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,881st most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 38,214th position, a negligible shift of -0.88%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased from 551 in 2000 to 580 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 5.26%. The proportion of people with the Sestak surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.2 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,881 | #38,214 | -0.88% |
| Count | 551 | 580 | 5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sestak
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Sestak also presents interesting insights based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White (98.55%), with a small portion identifying as Hispanic (1.27%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage of self-identifying Whites to 96.72%, while the Hispanic representation nearly doubled to 2.41%. The 2010 census also marked the first time individuals with the Sestak surname reported belonging to two or more races (0.86%). There were no reports of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 96.72% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.41% | 89.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |