Find out how popular the last name Benisek is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Benisek.

Benisek, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Benisek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benisek in America

Benisek is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benisek surname appeared 107 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Benisek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benisek to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Benisek

The surname Benisek is of Czech origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period in the region of Bohemia, now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. The name is believed to have derived from the Czech word "beniček," which means "a small bundle" or "a small package." This etymological connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or a physical characteristic associated with carrying or handling bundles or packages.

One of the earliest records of the name Benisek can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of historical documents and manuscripts from the Kingdom of Bohemia, dating back to the 13th century. This codex contains references to individuals with variations of the surname, such as "Benischek" and "Benissek."

The town of Benešov, located in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, is believed to have played a significant role in the origin and spread of the Benisek surname. It is possible that the name may have originated from this place name or from the surrounding areas.

Notable historical figures with the surname Benisek include Jan Benisek (1608-1677), a Czech Roman Catholic priest and writer known for his theological works and sermons. Another prominent individual was Václav Benisek (1723-1798), a Czech composer and organist who contributed to the development of Czech baroque music.

In the 19th century, Antonín Benisek (1815-1878) was a Czech writer and translator who played a vital role in promoting Czech literature and culture. His works included translations of notable authors such as William Shakespeare and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

The name Benisek also appears in Polish historical records, suggesting that it may have spread beyond the borders of the Czech lands. One notable figure was Franciszek Benisek (1885-1957), a Polish architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the reconstruction and development of Warsaw after World War II.

While the Benisek surname has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the name remains relatively uncommon outside of its traditional geographic origins, making its historical significance and connections to Czech culture and heritage all the more remarkable.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benisek

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Benisek.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Benisek was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Benisek has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Benisek was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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