2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Repik
A surname derived from a nickname for a person who was quick or lively.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Repik. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Repik surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Repik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Repik, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Repik
The surname REPIK is of Czech and Slovak origins, dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Old Czech word "řepík" or the Slovak word "repík," which means "turnip" or "radish." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who grew or sold these vegetables.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records from the Czech and Slovak regions, such as the Bohemian Land Registers and the Slovak Municipal Archives. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jan Repik, who was mentioned in the Bohemian Land Registers in 1387.
In the 16th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Rzepik, Rzepyk, and Rzepka, reflecting the regional dialects and spelling variations of the time. One notable individual from this period was Mikuláš Repik, a merchant from Prague who was recorded in the city's trade records in 1573.
As the name spread across Central Europe, it took on different spellings and variations. In the 17th century, the variant Rzepikowski appeared in Polish records, indicating the name's presence in neighboring regions.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name in its modern spelling, REPIK, can be found in the Moravian Land Registers from the late 18th century. Jakub Repik, a farmer from the village of Hrušky, was listed in these records in 1784.
In the 19th century, the name gained more prominence as individuals with the surname REPIK made significant contributions in various fields. Jan Repik (1805-1876) was a Czech educator and author who published works on pedagogy and language instruction. Another notable figure was Karolina Repik (1843-1912), a Slovak writer and poet who played a significant role in the Slovak cultural revival.
Other individuals of note include Václav Repik (1867-1937), a Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague, and Michal Repik (1887-1964), a Slovak painter and illustrator renowned for his landscapes and portraits.
Throughout history, the surname REPIK has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, educators, and tradespeople, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carry this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Repik
Among Census respondents with the surname Repik, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Repik bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Repik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.1% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino11.2% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Repik
Repik appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+11 bearers (+9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 989 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-11 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,980 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+9.5%) | Up 989 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 11,980 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Repik surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,048 | #145,028 | -9.0% |
| Count | 127 | 116 | -8.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Repik bearers went from 127 to 116 (-8.7% change). The surname moved down 11,980 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #145,028.
FAQ
Repik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Repik?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Repik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Repik?
Repik ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Repik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Repik.
Has Repik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Repik went from 127 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Repik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Repik, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Repik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.1% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Repik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.1%), Hispanic (11.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Repik (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Repik mean?
A surname derived from a nickname for a person who was quick or lively. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Repik (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Repik?
Want to know how many people have the surname Repik? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.