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

Červený, 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 Červený surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Červený in America

Červený is the 29309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Červený surname appeared 807 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 Červený.

We can also compare 2010 data for Červený 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 Červený

The surname Cerveny has its origins in the Czech Republic, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is derived from the Czech word "červený," meaning "red" or "ruddy." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with reddish hair or a ruddy complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cerveny can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Náchod, which mentions a certain "Jakub Červený." This document provides evidence that the name was already in use by that time in the region of Bohemia.

During the Middle Ages, the name Cerveny was particularly prevalent in the areas around Prague and other parts of central Bohemia. It is likely that the name originated in this region before spreading to other parts of the Czech lands.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various historical records, such as land registers and tax rolls. One notable example is the mention of a "Jan Červený" in a 1537 document from the town of Žatec, which was an important center for beer brewing at the time.

The name Cerveny has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Václav Červený (1591-1666), a Czech astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of comets and planetary motion.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Jan Červený (1741-1804), a Czech composer and violinist who gained recognition for his work in the Classical era. His compositions included symphonies, concertos, and chamber music.

In the 19th century, the name Cerveny was borne by Vincenc Červený (1819-1896), a Czech journalist and writer who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. He was known for his advocacy of Czech language and culture.

The name Cerveny has also been found in other Slavic regions, such as Slovakia and Poland, where it may have been adopted or adapted over time. However, its roots can be traced back to the Czech lands, where it has a long and rich history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Červený

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

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

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