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

Cekada, 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 Cekada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cekada in America

Cekada is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cekada surname appeared 120 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 Cekada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cekada 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 Cekada

The surname CEKADA has its origins tracing back to the Czech Republic and Slovakia regions of Central Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Old Slavic word "cekati," meaning "to wait" or "to expect." This suggests the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was known for their patience or anticipation.

One of the earliest known records of the CEKADA surname can be found in the Czech town of Žatec, where a family bearing this name is mentioned in local archives dating back to the late 16th century. It is possible that the name may have evolved from various spellings or regional variations, such as Cekada, Czekada, or Czekade.

During the Middle Ages, the CEKADA name appears to have been more concentrated in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the Holy Roman Empire at the time. In the 14th century, a nobleman named Jan Cekada was recorded as serving in the court of Charles IV, the King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor.

As the surname spread across Central and Eastern Europe, it can be found in various historical documents and records. For instance, in the 17th century, a merchant named Petr Cekada is mentioned in the town records of Banska Bystrica, in present-day Slovakia.

Among notable individuals bearing the CEKADA surname, one can find:

1. Frantisek Cekada (1826-1894), a Czech painter and art teacher known for his landscapes and genre scenes.
2. Karel Cekada (1866-1935), a Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague, including the Vinohrady Theatre.
3. Alois Cekada (1884-1957), a Slovenian composer and conductor who contributed significantly to the development of Slovenian classical music.
4. Jaroslav Cekada (1931-2016), a Czech actor and playwright who performed in numerous theatre productions and films.
5. Lubomir Cekada (born 1959), a Slovak ice hockey player who represented Czechoslovakia in the 1988 Winter Olympics.

While the CEKADA name may not be as widespread as some other surnames, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of Central and Eastern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cekada

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

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

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