Explore the Family Name Vanicek
The meaning of Vanicek
Czech (Vaníček): from a pet form of the personal name Váňa, itself a pet form of Václav (see Vaclav). Some characteristic forenames: Czech Miroslav, Lubomir.
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How common is the last name Vanicek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vanicek experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,326th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped to 82,317th. Despite its lower rank, the number of individuals carrying this surname slightly increased from 227 to 229 during this period. The proportion of people with the Vanicek last name per 100,000 population remained at just 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #82,317 | -5.1% |
| Count | 227 | 229 | 0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanicek
The census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Vanicek. As per the Decennial U.S. Census, in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as white, though there was a minor decrease from 94.71% to 93.89%. Additionally, there was an increase of 13.31% in the representation of those identifying as belonging to two or more races, from 3.08% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Vanicek identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.71% | 93.89% | -0.87% |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 3.49% | 13.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |