Explore the Family Name Spacek
The meaning of Spacek
Czech (Špaček): nickname from a word meaning ‘starling’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Spacek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Spacek has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,161st in the U.S., falling to 32,339th by 2010, representing a 7.22% decrease. The number of individuals bearing this name also fell modestly over this period, from 733 to 712, indicating a decline of 2.86%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped 11.11%, from 0.27 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,161 | #32,339 | -7.22% |
| Count | 733 | 712 | -2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spacek
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Spacek also witnessed some changes over the decade, according to the same census data. In 2000, nearly 96% of Spaceks identified as White, decreasing slightly to almost 93% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, from 1.5% in 2000 to 3.23% in 2010, marking a 115.33% rise. The representation of Spaceks who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races also shifted, with the former category rising from 0% to 1.4%, and the latter dipping from 2.05% to 1.4%. The percentage of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 92.98% | -2.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.23% | 115.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 1.4% | -31.71% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |