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

Jurcak, 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 Jurcak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jurcak in America

Jurcak is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jurcak surname appeared 230 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 Jurcak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jurcak 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 Jurcak

The surname Jurcak has its origins in the Slavic regions of Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in present-day Slovakia and neighboring areas. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 12th or 13th century.

The name Jurcak is derived from the Slavic root word "jur," which is thought to have meant "young" or "youthful." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term or nickname for a young person or someone who appeared youthful in appearance or demeanor.

Historical records and documents from the region have revealed various spellings of the name over the centuries, including Jurčák, Jurčak, and Juračák. These variations likely reflect local dialects and regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One of the earliest known references to the name Jurcak can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the town of Košice, located in what is now eastern Slovakia. The document mentions a certain "Ján Jurcak," who was a landowner and prominent figure in the local community.

Throughout the centuries, the Jurcak surname has been associated with various notable individuals. In the 16th century, there was a Juraj Jurcak (1525-1598), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Bratislava. Another notable bearer of the name was Michal Jurcak (1787-1853), a respected poet and writer who played a significant role in the Slovak national revival movement.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Jurcak surname was also found in various villages and towns throughout the region, including Dolný Kubín, Žilina, and Trenčín. Many of these families were involved in agriculture, crafts, and local trade.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the Jurcak surname was Ján Jurcak (1822-1898), a politician and activist who advocated for Slovak rights and autonomy within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He served as a member of the Hungarian parliament and was a vocal supporter of Slovak cultural and linguistic preservation.

Another notable individual was Karol Jurcak (1876-1942), a respected lawyer and judge who served in the legal system of the newly established Czechoslovak Republic after World War I. He was known for his integrity and commitment to upholding the rule of law.

While the Jurcak surname has its roots in Slovakia and the surrounding regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical significance remains deeply tied to its Central European origins and the rich cultural heritage of the Slavic peoples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jurcak

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

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

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