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

Jirik, 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 Jirik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jirik in America

Jirik is the 41100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jirik surname appeared 530 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 Jirik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jirik 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 Jirik

The surname Jirik has its origins in the Czech Republic, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Czech word "jirik," which means "little warrior" or "little fighter." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with a fierce or courageous nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jirik can be found in a 1367 document from the town of Kutná Hora, where a man named Jakub Jirik was mentioned as a landowner. Another early reference is a 1412 record from the city of Prague, which mentions a merchant named Jan Jirik.

The name Jirik has also been found in various forms throughout history, such as Jirík, Jyrík, and Girik. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and spelling differences over time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Tomáš Jirik (1548-1629) gained recognition as a Protestant reformer and theologian in Bohemia. He played a significant role in the Czech Reformation and authored several religious works.

Another individual of note was Václav Jirik (1702-1772), a Baroque painter from Prague who was known for his religious and allegorical works. His paintings can be found in churches and galleries across the Czech Republic.

During the 19th century, a composer named Jan Jirik Erben (1811-1870) became renowned for his collection of folk ballads and poems, which helped preserve Czech cultural heritage.

More recently, Jiří Jirik (1916-2005) was a prominent Czech lawyer and politician who served as a member of the National Assembly and played a role in the country's transition to democracy after the Velvet Revolution.

Another notable figure was Miloslav Jirik (1926-2008), a Czech writer and translator who specialized in works of science fiction and fantasy. He was widely recognized for his contributions to the genre in his home country.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Jirik, highlighting its deep roots and significance within Czech culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jirik

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

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

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