Kaderabek last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Kaderabek

A Czech surname derived from the personal name "Kadeřábek," meaning "curly-haired one."

Kaderabek, 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 Kaderabek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaderabek in America

Kaderabek is the 67747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaderabek surname appeared 291 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 Kaderabek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaderabek 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 67747 67113 0.94%
Count 291 275 5.65%
Proportion per 100k 0.10 0.10 0.00%

The history of the last name Kaderabek

The surname KADERABEK originates from the Czech Republic, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "kaderník," which translates to "hairdresser" or "wigmaker." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the trade of hairdressing or wig-making.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KADERABEK can be found in the Czech town of Klatovy, where a family by this surname is mentioned in local records from the late 16th century. It is possible that the name may have evolved from an earlier spelling, such as "Kadeřábek" or "Kadeřávek," reflecting the regional dialect and pronunciation variations of the time.

In the 17th century, the KADERABEK name appeared in several historical documents related to the Bohemian region, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire. Notably, a Johann KADERABEK was listed as a landowner in the village of Dobřany in 1632, suggesting that some members of the family had achieved a certain degree of prominence and prosperity.

As the centuries passed, the KADERABEK surname spread across various regions of what is now the Czech Republic and neighboring countries. One notable figure was Josef KADERABEK (1822-1899), a Czech writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement, advocating for the preservation and promotion of Czech language and culture.

Another individual of historical significance was Antonín KADERABEK (1864-1925), a Czech architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Prague and other cities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work contributed to the architectural heritage of the region.

In the realm of the arts, Václav KADERABEK (1892-1964) was a renowned Czech painter and illustrator who was part of the Czechoslovak Legions during World War I. His artistic works, including landscapes and portraits, are now part of various museum collections in the Czech Republic.

The KADERABEK surname has also been associated with various place names throughout the Czech Republic, such as the village of Kadeřábek in the Pardubice region, which may have derived its name from an early settler or landowner bearing this surname.

While the KADERABEK name may not be among the most common surnames in the Czech Republic today, its long and rich history reflects the diverse cultural and occupational backgrounds of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaderabek

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

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 Kaderabek was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 93.13% 271
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 1.72% 5
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 2.06% 6
Hispanic Origin 2.75% 8

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 Kaderabek has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 93.13% 96.00% -3.03%
Black (S)% (S)% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander 1.72% (S)% (S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% 0.00% (S)%
Two or More Races 2.06% (S)% (S)%
Hispanic 2.75% (S)% (S)%

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

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