Explore the Family Name Simanek
The meaning of Simanek
Czech (Šimánek): from a pet form of Šiman (see Siman). It is also found in Slovakia.
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How common is the last name Simanek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Simanek showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 66,073 in 2000, it fell to 69,996 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.94%. Despite the drop in ranking, the count of people with this surname remained constant at 280 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a minor decline of 10% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #69,996 | -5.94% |
| Count | 280 | 280 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Simanek
Analysis of the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Simanek surname identified as White in terms of their ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.21% of individuals with this surname were White, slightly decreasing to 97.86% in 2010. There was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. However, there was a small shift in 2010 when 1.79% of people with the Simanek surname began identifying as Hispanic, a category that had previously held a zero percentage in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 97.86% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |