Explore the Family Name Valek
The meaning of Valek
Czech and Slovak (Válek): from a pet form of the personal name Valentin, from Latin Valentinus (see Valentine).
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How common is the last name Valek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Valek saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Valek was ranked 28,226 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 31,033—a change of about 9.94%. Similarly, the count of people holding this name fell by 6.27%, decreasing from 798 in 2000 to 748 in 2010. This led to a drop in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.3 to 0.25, marking a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,226 | #31,033 | -9.94% |
| Count | 798 | 748 | -6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valek
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Valek, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of bearers identify as White, with 97.37% in 2000, dipping slightly to 95.99% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname group saw an increase, going from 1.50% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010. A smaller percentage identified with two or more races, though this number did see a decrease from 0.88% to 0.67%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 95.99% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.54% | 69.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.67% | -23.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |