Explore the Family Name Shivak
The meaning of Shivak
Americanized form of Czech, Slovak, and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Šivák (see Sivak 1) or Croatian and Slovenian Šivak (see Sivak 2).
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How common is the last name Shivak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shivak experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Shivak surname ranked 112,967 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 129,047, marking a decline of 14.23%. As for the count, there were 144 individuals with this surname in 2000, but that number decreased to 132 in 2010 — an 8.33% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010, a 20% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #129,047 | -14.23% |
| Count | 144 | 132 | -8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shivak
Examining the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Shivak, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.22% of individuals with the Shivak surname identified as White, and this figure slightly increased to 97.73% in 2010. No significant changes were observed among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the data remaining steady at 0.00 across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 97.73% | 0.52% |
| 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% |