Explore the Family Name Zidek
The meaning of Zidek
Czech: 1. (Židek): ethnic name for a Jew, from a diminutive of Žid ‘Jew’. 2. (Zídek): from a diminutive of the vocabulary word zet’ ‘son in law’.
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How common is the last name Zidek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Zidek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 38,992 in the year 2000, it dropped to 41,038 by 2010, marking a change of -5.25%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also slightly decreased from 532 in 2000 to 531 in 2010, reflecting a small change of -0.19%. The proportion per 100k people similarly fell by 10%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,992 | #41,038 | -5.25% |
| Count | 532 | 531 | -0.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zidek
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Zidek identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 96.05% to 96.61%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased by 16.81%, from 1.13% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping by 29.79% from 1.88% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. The number of Zideks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero in 2010 from 0.94% in 2000. There were no recorded changes for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 96.61% | 0.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.32% | 16.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.32% | -29.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |