Explore the Family Name Vitek
The meaning of Vitek
Czech (Vítek): from a pet form of the personal name Vít, Latin Vitus (see Vito). Saint Vitus or Vít is the patron saint of Prague.
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How common is the last name Vitek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vitek has seen a slight decrease in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 18,551 and by 2010, it had fallen to 19,138, marking a drop of 3.16%. However, the number of individuals with the surname Vitek increased from 1,372 in 2000 to 1,420 in 2010, a growth of approximately 3.5%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 showed a decrease of 5.88% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,551 | #19,138 | -3.16% |
| Count | 1,372 | 1,420 | 3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.48 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vitek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the Vitek surname identified as White, at 97.01% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 95.56% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was Hispanic, growing from 1.97% to 2.25%. Notably, there was significant growth in people of Asian/Pacific Islander descent, increasing by 75%, and those identifying as two or more races, which rose by an impressive 252.78%. There were no recorded instances of the Vitek surname among Black populations or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.56% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.25% | 14.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.36% | 1.27% | 252.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0.77% | 75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |