Explore the Family Name Shestak
The meaning of Shestak
1. Americanized form of Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Šesták, Croatian Šestak (see Sestak). 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic), Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Belorussian: variant of Shostak.
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How common is the last name Shestak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shestak has slightly increased over a decade. In the year 2000, it ranked 110,523 and rose to 110,286 in 2010, indicating a change of 0.21. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 148 in 2000 to 160 in 2010, showing an 8.11% growth. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,523 | #110,286 | 0.21% |
| Count | 148 | 160 | 8.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shestak
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Shestak surname identify as White. This ethnic identity saw a slight increase from 98.65% in 2000 to 99.38% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. Additionally, there was no change in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 99.38% | 0.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |