Explore the Family Name Zajicek
The meaning of Zajicek
Czech (Zajíček): nickname from a diminutive of the vocabulary word zajíc ‘hare’. See Zajic.
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How common is the last name Zajicek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zajicek showed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,831 but dropped to 24,982 in 2010, marking a change of -4.83%. However, the count of people with this surname slightly increased from 990 in 2000 to 995 in 2010, making for an increase of 0.51%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also experienced a decline from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010, showing a drop of -8.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,831 | #24,982 | -4.83% |
| Count | 990 | 995 | 0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zajicek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Zajicek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small decrease from 96.67% to 95.78%. There was a notable increase in people identifying with two or more races, going up from 0.61% in 2000 to 1.41% in 2010, a significant change of 131.15%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained nearly stable, decreasing slightly from 0.51% to 0.50%. Additionally, the Hispanic representation within this surname grew by 20.31%, increasing from 1.92% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 95.78% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.31% | 20.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 1.41% | 131.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.5% | -1.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |