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

Johanek, 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 Johanek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johanek in America

Johanek is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johanek surname appeared 311 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 Johanek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Johanek 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 Johanek

The surname Johanek has its origins in the Czech Republic and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Czech word 'Johanka', which is a diminutive form of the name 'Jan', the Czech equivalent of John. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Bohemia, which was a part of the Holy Roman Empire at that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Johanek can be found in the Litomerice Archdiocese Records from the year 1389, where it is listed as 'Johannka'. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have evolved over time to its current form. Another early reference to the name can be found in the Landbook of Old Town Prague from the year 1412, where a certain 'Johanka' is mentioned.

The name Johanek gained prominence in the 16th century, with the birth of Jan Johanek (1532-1604), a Czech Protestant reformer and writer. He was known for his works on religious texts and his efforts in promoting the use of the Czech language in religious services. Another notable figure was Vaclav Johanek (1579-1647), a Czech composer and organist who served at the Church of St. Vitus in Prague.

In the 17th century, the name Johanek can be found in the records of the town of Litomerice, where a family of that name owned a brewery. The Johanek brewery remained in operation until the late 19th century and was a significant part of the local economy. Jiri Johanek (1668-1738) was a member of this family and served as the mayor of Litomerice from 1712 to 1720.

The 18th century saw the birth of Karel Johanek (1745-1812), a Czech sculptor and woodcarver who was renowned for his intricate religious figures and altarpieces. His works can still be found in churches throughout the Czech Republic and are considered valuable examples of the Baroque style of woodcarving.

In the 19th century, the name Johanek was associated with the Czech National Revival movement, which aimed to promote Czech language and culture. Frantisek Johanek (1810-1879) was a writer and journalist who contributed to the movement through his works, which included poetry and prose in the Czech language.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Johanek who have left their mark on history, particularly in the Czech Republic. The name has a rich heritage and has been associated with various professions, from religious figures and artists to writers and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johanek

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

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

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