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

Jurasek, 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 Jurasek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jurasek in America

Jurasek is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jurasek surname appeared 314 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 Jurasek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jurasek 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 Jurasek

The surname Jurasek has its origins in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Czech word "jura," meaning a rocky hill or cliff, and the diminutive suffix "-sek." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a rocky hill or cliff.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jurasek can be found in a land register from the village of Velké Kunčice in Moravia, dated 1412. The entry mentions a certain Jakub Jurasek, who owned a plot of land in the village. In the 15th century, the name appears in various records from the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at the time.

In the 16th century, the name Jurasek can be found in the records of the city of Prague. One notable individual was Jan Jurasek, a merchant and alderman who lived from 1534 to 1602. He was a prominent figure in the city's trade guilds and played a role in the Protestant Reformation movement in Bohemia.

During the 17th century, the Jurasek family spread to other parts of the Austrian Empire, including present-day Slovakia and Hungary. One notable figure from this period was Ondrej Jurasek (1620-1688), a scholar and teacher who taught at the University of Trnava in Slovakia.

In the 19th century, the name Jurasek gained prominence in the arts and literature. Frantisek Jurasek (1824-1894) was a Czech painter known for his landscapes and historical scenes. His contemporary, Josef Jurasek (1829-1908), was a Czech writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement.

Another notable figure was Antonín Jurasek (1858-1926), a Czech composer and conductor who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works included operas, symphonies, and chamber music, and he contributed significantly to the development of Czech national music.

Throughout its history, the surname Jurasek has been associated with various occupations and professions, from landowners and merchants to scholars, artists, and musicians. While its origins can be traced back to the Czech lands, the name has spread to other parts of Europe and the world, carried by individuals and families who have made their mark in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jurasek

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

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

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