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

Bezek, 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 Bezek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bezek in America

Bezek is the 51723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bezek surname appeared 402 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 Bezek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bezek 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 Bezek

The surname Bezek is believed to have its origins in Central Europe, specifically in the regions of modern-day Poland and Czech Republic. It is thought to be derived from the Slavic word "bezek," which translates to "meadow" or "grassland." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who lived or worked in meadows or grassy areas.

One of the earliest known records of the name Bezek dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in a medieval manuscript from the town of Krakow, Poland. The document mentioned a man named Jan Bezek, who was a landowner in the area. This provides evidence that the name was in use during that time period and region.

In the 16th century, there are records of a family called Bezek residing in the town of Olomouc, which was then part of the Kingdom of Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic). This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of Central Europe by that time.

One notable individual with the surname Bezek was a Czech painter named Vaclav Bezek, who lived from 1623 to 1692. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be found in churches throughout the Czech Republic.

Another prominent figure was Frantisek Bezek, a Czech composer and conductor who lived from 1818 to 1879. He is best known for his contributions to the development of Czech opera and his work in promoting the music of Bedrich Smetana.

In the 19th century, the name Bezek also appeared in historical records from parts of modern-day Slovakia, suggesting that it had spread to other Slavic regions over time.

One interesting place name that may be connected to the surname Bezek is the village of Bezek in southern Poland, located near the city of Krakow. This could potentially indicate that the name originated from this specific area and was later adopted by individuals who lived or worked there.

Throughout its history, the surname Bezek has been associated with several prominent individuals, including writers, artists, and musicians, across various parts of Central Europe, reflecting its roots in the Slavic cultural and linguistic heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bezek

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

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 Bezek 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 Bezek 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 Bezek was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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