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

Burianek, 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 Burianek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burianek in America

Burianek is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burianek surname appeared 285 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 Burianek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burianek 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 Burianek

The surname Burianek has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "burák," which means "beet" or "beetroot." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who cultivated or traded in beets.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Burianek can be found in parish records from various regions of Bohemia, which was part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at that time. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jan Burianek, born in 1587 in the village of Lhotka, near the town of Plzeň.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Burianek appeared in various forms, such as Burjánek, Buriánek, and Burijanek, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. The name was also associated with certain place names, such as Burianka, a hamlet located near the town of Klatovy.

One notable figure bearing the name Burianek was Václav Burianek (1776-1848), a Czech composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister at the St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. Another was Josef Burianek (1844-1917), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and genre scenes.

In the 19th century, the Burianek surname spread beyond Bohemia, with some bearers migrating to other parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as well as to the United States and other countries. One such individual was Frantisek Burianek (1868-1945), a Czech-American artist and sculptor who settled in Chicago and became known for his public monuments and architectural sculptures.

Another notable figure was Jan Burianek (1901-1978), a Czech writer and journalist who was active in the resistance against the Nazi occupation during World War II. He later became a prominent figure in the communist regime but fell out of favor in the 1960s.

One of the most recent historical figures with the Burianek surname was Jaroslav Burianek (1924-2012), a Czech actor and director who appeared in numerous films and television productions, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s.

While the Burianek surname may have humble origins related to agricultural activities, it has since been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, musicians, writers, and intellectuals, reflecting the diverse contributions of those bearing this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burianek

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

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

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