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

Cernik, 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 Cernik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cernik in America

Cernik is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cernik surname appeared 326 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 Cernik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cernik 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 Cernik

The surname CERNIK is of Czech origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Bohemian region, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire during that time period. The name is derived from the Czech word "cerny," which means "black" or "dark," indicating that it may have been a descriptive name given to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CERNIK can be found in a document from the city of Prague dated 1375. This document mentions a certain "Jan Cernik," who was a merchant and landowner in the area. However, it is possible that the name existed even earlier than this, as record-keeping during that era was not always consistent or comprehensive.

In the 16th century, the name CERNIK appeared in several historical records related to the Hussite Wars, which were a series of religious and political conflicts that took place in Bohemia between the Catholic Church and followers of the reformer Jan Hus. One notable figure from this time period was Vaclav CERNIK, a Hussite warrior who fought against the Catholic forces in the Battle of Kutná Hora in 1421.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname CERNIK became more widely dispersed throughout Bohemia and neighboring regions. Several prominent individuals bore this name, including Jakub CERNIK (1592-1669), a renowned Czech astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of comets and planetary motion.

In the 19th century, the name CERNIK continued to be found in various parts of Central Europe. One notable figure was Karel CERNIK (1817-1891), a Czech writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement, which aimed to revive and promote the Czech language and culture.

Another important individual with the surname CERNIK was Frantisek CERNIK (1868-1942), a Czech politician and lawyer who served as the Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia from 1920 to 1921. He was a prominent figure in the early years of the newly formed Czechoslovak Republic and played a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape.

Throughout its history, the surname CERNIK has been associated with various geographical locations, particularly in the Czech Republic and surrounding areas. It has also been subject to slight variations in spelling, such as "Černík" or "Černyk," which reflect regional dialects and language differences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cernik

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

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

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