Explore the Family Name Wanek
The meaning of Wanek
Germanized or Americanized form of Czech Vaněk and Slovak Vanek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wanek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Wanek slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,016, while in 2010, it fell to a rank of 26,516, signaling a negative change of 1.92%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 886 in 2000 to 920 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 3.84%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.06% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,016 | #26,516 | -1.92% |
| Count | 886 | 920 | 3.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wanek
In terms of ethnicity as per Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing the Wanek surname identified themselves as White in both 2000 and 2010, with little change between the two years (96.73% and 96.63%, respectively). The presence of Hispanics within this surname group experienced a notable increase of 22.49% during this period, rising from 1.69% to 2.07%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races also saw a substantial increase of 24.05%, growing from 0.79% to 0.98%. There were no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, either due to suppression for privacy or lack of representation in this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 96.63% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.07% | 22.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.98% | 24.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |