Explore the Family Name Stefanek
The meaning of Stefanek
Polish; Slovak (mainly Štefánek, also Štefanek): from a pet form of the personal name Stefan, Slovak Štefan. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Lucjan, Marcin, Stanislawa.
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How common is the last name Stefanek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Stefanek has seen a slight decline during the decade between 2000 and 2010. The rank for this surname fell from 61855 in 2000 to 63373 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.45%. However, the count or number of people with this name increased by 3.96%, rising from 303 in 2000 to 315 in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #63,373 | -2.45% |
| Count | 303 | 315 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stefanek
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.37% of those bearing the surname Stefanek identified as White, but this figure dropped to 93.33% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.98% to zero within the same period. However, new categories emerged in 2010; 1.90% of individuals with the Stefanek surname identified as two or more races, and another 1.90% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. No individuals identified as Hispanic or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 93.33% | -3.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |