Explore the Family Name Tomek
The meaning of Tomek
Czech and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Tomáš (see Thomas). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Guenther, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Tomek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Tomek has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 33,020 while in 2010, it dropped to 35,294, representing a decline of approximately 6.89%. The count of individuals with the Tomek surname also lessened from 654 in 2000 to 638 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.45%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.24 to 0.22 during the same period, a drop of around 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,020 | #35,294 | -6.89% |
| Count | 654 | 638 | -2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomek
The ethnicity associated with the surname Tomek has somewhat shifted over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 94.5% of individuals identified as White, which slightly diminished to 92.48% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.98% in 2000 to 5.02% in 2010, an increase of 26.13%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities significantly increased from 1.22% to 2.04%, showing a growth of 67.21%. No individuals with the Tomek surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 92.48% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.98% | 5.02% | 26.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 2.04% | 67.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |