Explore the Family Name Vrabec
The meaning of Vrabec
Czech, Slovak, Croatian, and Slovenian: nickname from Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, and dialectal Croatian vrabec ‘sparrow’, probably denoting a diminutive or chirpy individual.
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How common is the last name Vrabec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vrabec has seen a slight increase in its popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 108,734th most common surname, with 151 individuals carrying this last name, equating to a proportion of 0.06 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank rose to 107,669 with 165 people carrying the surname, maintaining the same proportion per 100,000 people. This represents a growth of nearly 1% in rank and roughly 9% in count during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,734 | #107,669 | 0.98% |
| Count | 151 | 165 | 9.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vrabec
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Vrabec surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, approximately 96.69% of the bearers of the Vrabec surname identified as White, which slightly increased to 97.58% by 2010. There were no recorded bearers of the surname Vrabec who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 97.58% | 0.92% |
| 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% |