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

Kak, 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 Kak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kak in America

Kak is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kak surname appeared 156 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 Kak.

The history of the last name Kak

The surname KAK is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the province of Friesland, during the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Frisian word "kak," which means "defecation" or "dung." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with manure, such as a farmer or a cleaner.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the KAK surname can be found in historical documents from the region. For example, there are references to individuals with this name in the Frisian charters and land records from the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable bearer of the name was Douwe KAK, a landowner from the village of Wolvega, who was mentioned in a deed dated 1428.

As the name spread throughout the Netherlands and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Kack, Kacke, and Kacken. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where the name was adopted.

One of the earliest known individuals with the KAK surname was Johannes KAK, a Dutch merchant who lived in the late 15th century. He is recorded as having traded goods between the Netherlands and England, and his name appears in several shipping manifests from that time period.

Another notable bearer of the KAK surname was Pieter KAK, a Dutch artist who was active in the 17th century. He is known for his landscape paintings and is considered a member of the Dutch Golden Age of painting.

In the 18th century, a German philosopher named Johann Friedrich KAK gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. He was born in 1723 and died in 1796.

During the 19th century, a French composer named Émile KAK made significant contributions to the world of classical music. He was born in 1835 and passed away in 1912, leaving behind a rich legacy of orchestral works and chamber compositions.

The surname KAK has also been associated with various place names throughout the Netherlands and Germany. For instance, there is a small village called Kakkerveen in the Dutch province of Overijssel, which may have derived its name from the KAK surname or the Old Frisian word "kak."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kak

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

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 Kak 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.

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

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