Explore the Family Name Vavrek
The meaning of Vavrek
Czech (Vavřek): from a pet form of Vávra, a derivative of the personal name Vavřinec, Czech form of Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence).
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How common is the last name Vavrek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vavrek has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vavrek was the 42,757th most popular surname, but by 2010 had dropped to the 49,365th spot, a decline of 15.45%. The total number of people with this surname also dropped during this period, from 477 individuals in 2000 to 426 in 2010, marking a decrease of 10.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #49,365 | -15.45% |
| Count | 477 | 426 | -10.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vavrek
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Vavrek surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, an increase from 98.11% in 2000 to 98.59% in 2010. There was a noted presence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Vavrek population in 2010, which wasn't present in the 2000 census. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races saw a complete drop from 1.47% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 98.59% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |