Explore the Family Name Vasicek
The meaning of Vasicek
Czech (Vašíček): from a pet form of the personal name Váša (see Vasa). This surname is also found in Slovakia. Some characteristic forenames: Czech Rostislav.
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How common is the last name Vasicek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vasicek has seen a small decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 48,665th most popular surname and fell to the 50,851st position by 2010, marking a decline of 4.49%. However, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased from 407 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.74%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 6.67% during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,665 | #50,851 | -4.49% |
| Count | 407 | 410 | 0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vasicek
When looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the Vasicek surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, 99.75% of individuals with this surname identified as white, which decreased slightly to 98.54% by 2010. There were no recorded changes in the proportions of Vasiceks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.75% | 98.54% | -1.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |