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

Bohacek, 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 Bohacek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bohacek in America

Bohacek is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bohacek surname appeared 195 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 Bohacek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bohacek 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 Bohacek

The surname Bohacek is of Czech origin, derived from the Czech word "bohaty," meaning "rich" or "wealthy." It likely emerged during the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who were considered affluent or financially well-off within their communities.

The name can be traced back to the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which are now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. Early variations of the spelling included Bohaczek, Bohacek, and Bohacek, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolutions over time.

Historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries document the presence of individuals bearing the Bohacek surname in various parts of Bohemia and Moravia. One notable figure was Jan Bohacek (1524-1592), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Kutná Hora, known for his involvement in the local mining industry and trade.

Another early record of the name can be found in the 1651 parish registers of the village of Velké Meziříčí, which mention a family by the name of Bohacek residing in the area at that time. The name's association with wealth and prosperity is further reinforced by its appearance in historic tax records and property deeds from the 17th and 18th centuries.

As the Bohacek family spread across Central Europe, the name became more widely adopted and can be found in various historical documents and records from the region. Notable individuals bearing the surname include:

1. Jakub Bohacek (1728-1803), a renowned Czech sculptor and woodcarver known for his intricate religious artworks.
2. Anna Bohacek (1845-1912), a Moravian-born writer and poet who contributed significantly to the cultural renaissance of the Czech lands in the 19th century.
3. Vaclav Bohacek (1892-1964), a renowned Czech architect and urban planner who played a crucial role in the reconstruction efforts following World War II.
4. Frantisek Bohacek (1920-1995), a Czech-born athlete and Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
5. Milena Bohacek (1957-present), a contemporary Czech writer and journalist, known for her novels and cultural commentary.

While the name Bohacek is most prevalent in the Czech Republic and neighboring countries, it has also been carried by individuals who emigrated to other parts of the world, reflecting the global diaspora of Czech communities over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bohacek

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

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

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