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

Bukacek, 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 Bukacek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bukacek in America

Bukacek is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bukacek surname appeared 104 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 Bukacek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bukacek 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 Bukacek

The surname Bukacek originates from the Czech Republic, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Czech word "bukati," meaning "to knock" or "to beat," potentially referring to an occupation or characteristic associated with the name's earliest bearers.

The earliest known record of the Bukacek surname is found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Bohemian region, where it was spelled "Bukaček." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been influenced by local dialects or regional pronunciations.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the Landtafel von Mähren, a historical record of landowners in the Moravian region. One notable entry is Jan Bukacek, a landowner born in Brno in 1367.

By the 15th century, the Bukacek name had spread throughout Bohemia and Moravia, with records indicating its presence in various villages and towns. One prominent figure from this era was Matej Bukacek, a renowned blacksmith who lived in Prague from 1421 to 1489.

During the 16th century, the Bukacek surname gained further recognition with the birth of Jindrich Bukacek (1532-1605), a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Prague. His works on religious philosophy and ethics were widely read throughout Central Europe.

As the Bukacek name continued to spread across the Czech lands, it also found its way into neighboring regions. In the 17th century, a notable figure was Jakub Bukacek (1628-1701), a skilled carpenter from Silesia who was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings in churches and monasteries.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Jan Bukacek (1741-1811), a celebrated musician and composer from Moravia. His compositions for string quartets and chamber ensembles were highly regarded and performed throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, the Bukacek name gained prominence with the birth of Katerina Bukacekova (1854-1935), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. Her efforts to establish schools for girls and promote equal opportunities for education left a lasting impact on Czech society.

While the origins of the Bukacek surname can be traced back to the Czech lands, it has since spread across various regions and countries, carried by individuals and families who have contributed to the rich tapestry of history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bukacek

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

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

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