Explore the Family Name Vanecek
The meaning of Vanecek
Czech (Vaněček): from a pet form of Váňa, a derivative of the personal name Václav (see Vaclav).
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How common is the last name Vanecek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vanecek ranked 47,120th in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped slightly to 47,272nd place in 2010, representing a marginal decrease of 0.32%. The number of individuals bearing this surname, however, rose from 424 in 2000 to 449 in 2010, indicating an increase of 5.9%. Despite the rise in count, the proportion of those with the Vanecek surname per 100,000 people slightly fell by 6.25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #47,272 | -0.32% |
| Count | 424 | 449 | 5.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanecek
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority of individuals with the surname Vanecek identified as White, accounting for 95.75% in 2000 and 93.54% in 2010. This represents a minor decrease of 2.31% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of Vaneceks identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 3.07% in 2000 to 5.35% in 2010, a jump of 74.27%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 93.54% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 5.35% | 74.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |