Bednarik
A Slavic surname likely derived from a term meaning a young rural man or farmhand.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 583 Americans carry the last name Bednarik. That puts it at #43,006 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 587,915 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bednarik surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
583
1 in 587,915
Census rank
#43,006
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
503
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 503 bearers of the surname Bednarik in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 43006th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bednarik, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bednarik
The surname Bednarik is of Czech and Slovak origin, having its roots in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which are now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. The name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century.
Bednarik is derived from the Czech/Slovak word "bednar," which means "cooper" or "barrel maker." This occupation-based surname was initially given to individuals or families whose primary trade was the crafting and repairing of wooden barrels and casks, a vital profession in those times for the storage and transportation of various goods.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Bednarik can be found in the Liber Viridis (The Green Book), a medieval land registry from the city of Brno in Moravia, dating back to the late 14th century. This record mentions a certain "Johannes Bednarik," suggesting the surname was already in use during that period.
In the 16th century, the name Bednarik appeared in several church registers and municipal records across Bohemia and Moravia. For instance, a record from the town of Litomyšl in eastern Bohemia mentions a "Václav Bednarik" in 1568, while a register from the city of Olomouc in Moravia lists a "Jan Bednarik" in 1587.
Over the centuries, the surname Bednarik has seen various spellings and regional variations, such as Bednarik, Bednárik, Bednařík, and Bednarz, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the areas where it was prevalent.
Notable individuals with the surname Bednarik include:
1. Jan Bednarik (1645-1706), a Czech Catholic priest and writer from Bohemia.
2. František Bednarik (1784-1847), a Slovak linguist and educator who contributed to the standardization of the Slovak language.
3. Ladislav Bednarik (1901-1962), a Czech pianist and composer known for his contributions to the development of Czech jazz music.
4. Chuck Bednarik (1925-2015), a renowned American football player and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, whose family roots can be traced back to Czech immigrants.
5. Petr Bednarik (born 1986), a Czech professional ice hockey player who has played in various European leagues.
While the surname Bednarik may have evolved over time and spread to different regions, its origins can be traced back to the skilled coopers and barrel makers of medieval Bohemia and Moravia, whose craftsmanship played a vital role in the daily lives and economies of those times.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bednarik
Among Census respondents with the surname Bednarik, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Bednarik bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Bednarik surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0%
- Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Bednarik surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,006 | #43,006 | 0.0% |
| Count | 503 | 503 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Bednarik bearers went from 503 to 503 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #43,006 to #43,006.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bednarik
FAQ
Bednarik surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Bednarik?
The surname Bednarik holds position #43,006 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 583 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Bednarik surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bednarik, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.