Explore the Family Name Svetlik
The meaning of Svetlik
Czech (Světlík), Slovak (Svetlík), and Slovenian: nickname derived from Czech světlý, Slovak svetlý, Slovenian svetel ‘bright’. Compare Swetlik.
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How common is the last name Svetlik in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Svetlik saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Svetlik was ranked 51,458 in terms of frequency amongst all surnames, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to a ranking of 55,386, marking a 7.63% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished marginally from 380 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, representing a 2.37% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Svetlik declined from 0.14 to 0.13 within this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #55,386 | -7.63% |
| Count | 380 | 371 | -2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Svetlik
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those bearing the surname Svetlik are predominantly White, with percentages increasing slightly from 98.68% in 2000 to 99.19% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Svetlik surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either the 2000 or 2010 censuses. Additionally, there were neither any records of individuals identifying as Hispanic nor those identifying with two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 99.19% | 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% |