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

Ježek, 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 Ježek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ježek in America

Ježek is the 36246th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ježek surname appeared 618 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 Ježek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ježek 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 Ježek

The surname Jezek originates from the Czech Republic, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Czech word "jezek," which means "hedgehog." This surname likely originated as a nickname for someone with spiky hair or a prickly personality resembling a hedgehog.

The Jezek surname is concentrated in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were historically part of the Kingdom of Bohemia and later the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in municipal records and church registers from these regions.

One notable early bearer of the Jezek surname was Jan Jezek, a Czech priest and writer who lived in the late 15th century. He is known for his theological works and contributions to the literary tradition of the Czech language.

In the 16th century, the Jezek surname appears in records related to the Protestant Reformation in Bohemia. During this time, many Czech families adopted surnames based on their occupations, physical characteristics, or place of origin.

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable individuals with the Jezek surname. Frantisek Jezek (1815-1884) was a Czech composer and teacher who helped establish the Czech School of Music. His contemporaries included the writer Vaclav Jezek (1833-1896), who was known for his satirical works and contributions to Czech literature.

Another prominent figure was Oldrich Jezek (1880-1944), a Czech architect and urban planner who designed numerous buildings and urban projects in Prague and other cities. His works reflect the Art Nouveau and Cubist architectural styles popular during his lifetime.

In the 20th century, the Jezek surname continued to be associated with notable Czech figures. Jan Jezek (1923-2013) was a respected painter and illustrator who contributed to the development of modern Czech art. His work often depicted scenes from everyday life and the natural world.

Throughout its history, the Jezek surname has been closely tied to the cultural and intellectual traditions of the Czech lands. While its origins can be traced back to a simple nickname, it has evolved to represent a rich heritage and a significant contribution to various fields of endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ježek

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

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

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