Explore the Family Name Zacek
The meaning of Zacek
Czech and Slovak (Žáček): from a diminutive of Žák ‘student’ (see Zak). Some characteristic forenames: Czech and Slovak Florian, Milan, Miroslav, Pavel.
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How common is the last name Zacek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zacek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,767 in popularity, and by 2010, it had fallen to 50,362, a change of -1.2%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 396 to 415, an increase of 4.8%. This suggests that while other surnames may have become more common, the number of individuals named Zacek did grow. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #50,362 | -1.2% |
| Count | 396 | 415 | 4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zacek
Regarding ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Zacek surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all individuals with this surname were White—98.48% in 2000 and 96.87% in 2010, representing a small decrease of -1.63%. Throughout this period, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the Zacek surname. However, there was a slight emergence of Hispanic representation among people with the Zacek surname in 2010, at 1.20%, where there had been none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 96.87% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |