Explore the Family Name Tichacek
The meaning of Tichacek
Czech (Ticháček): nickname for a quiet person, from a noun derivative of Czech tichý ‘quiet, calm’ (see Tichy).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tichacek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Tichacek has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, dropping by 1.34% in rank from 78,549 to 79,598. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.75%, from 226 in 2000 to 239 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #79,598 | -1.34% |
| Count | 226 | 239 | 5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tichacek
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Tichacek, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a visible shift between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of those with the surname identified as White, albeit with a decrease from 97.79% to 92.89%. Meanwhile, there were notable introductions to the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, which made up 3.35% and 2.51% respectively in 2010. No changes were reported for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Two or more races categories over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 92.89% | -5.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.35% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |