Explore the Family Name Vlcek
The meaning of Vlcek
Czech and Slovak (Vlček): nickname from Czech (and Slovak dialect) vlček, a diminutive of vlk ‘wolf’ (see Vlk), meaning ‘young wolf’. In Czech, this is also a nickname for a brisk, quick person, from vlček ‘spinning top’. Some characteristic forenames: Czech and Slovak Bohumil, Milan, Stanislav.
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How common is the last name Vlcek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vlcek saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,652nd most common surname, but by 2010, had moved up to the 31,184th spot, showing an increase of 4.5%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased over this period, from 663 in 2000 to 744 in 2010, a growth of 12.22%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #31,184 | 4.5% |
| Count | 663 | 744 | 12.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vlcek
In terms of ethnicity, the data extracted from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Vlcek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 96.08% to 96.64%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.06% to 1.34%, demonstrating a significant change of 26.42%. There was a similar increase among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.21% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010, a change of 22.31%. No individuals with the Vlcek surname were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 96.64% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 1.48% | 22.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.34% | 26.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |