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

Juracek, 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 Juracek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juracek in America

Juracek is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juracek surname appeared 229 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 Juracek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Juracek 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 Juracek

The surname Juracek is of Czech origin, with roots dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from the Czech word "jur," which means "hill" or "hillock." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near or on a hill or elevated area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Juracek can be traced back to the 13th century in various historical records and chronicles from the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at that time. These records often referred to individuals with the name Juracek as landowners, farmers, or residents of specific villages or towns.

One notable early reference to the name Juracek can be found in the Chronica Bohemorum, a 14th-century chronicle written by the Bohemian historian Přibík Pulkava z Radenína. In this work, Pulkava mentions a certain Jan Juracek, who was a landowner in the village of Litoměřice in the late 13th century.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Juracek was Václav Juracek, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in the city of Prague during the 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative trade of textiles and spices, and his name appears in several business transactions and contracts from that era.

In the 16th century, a notable Juracek was Matěj Juracek, a scholar and writer who authored several works on theology and philosophy. He was born in the town of Olomouc in 1520 and spent much of his life teaching at various universities across Europe.

During the 17th century, the name Juracek was closely associated with the village of Juraceky, located in the region of Moravia. It is believed that this village may have derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting that the Juracek family had a significant presence and influence in the area.

Another prominent individual with the surname Juracek was Josef Juracek, a renowned painter and artist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was born in Prague in 1768 and is known for his intricate landscapes and portraits, many of which can be found in various galleries and museums across the Czech Republic.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Juracek has maintained its strong presence in the Czech Republic and has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval times, its enduring legacy continues to be a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Czech people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juracek

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

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

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