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

Katka, 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 Katka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Katka in America

Katka is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Katka surname appeared 117 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 Katka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Katka 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 Katka

The surname Katka has its origins in the Czech Republic, specifically in the region of Bohemia, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "kačka," which means "little duck" or "duckling." This name was likely given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who had a waddling gait or other physical characteristic reminiscent of a duck.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Katka can be found in the Bohemian land records of the late 13th century, where a certain Wenceslaus Katka is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Vitkov. The name also appears in several medieval manuscripts and chronicles from the region, often in connection with members of the landed gentry or minor nobility.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Jan Katka was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Prague. He played a significant role in the Hussite Wars, supporting the Hussite reformers against the Catholic Church. Records from this period suggest that the Katka family had established themselves as a respected and influential clan in the capital.

During the 17th century, the Katka surname gained further recognition when Vaclav Katka, born in 1624, became a renowned scholar and writer. He authored several works on Bohemian history, philosophy, and theology, and was also a respected professor at the University of Prague.

Another notable bearer of the Katka name was Jaroslav Katka, a 19th-century painter and artist who was widely acclaimed for his landscapes and portraits. He was born in 1832 in the town of Kutná Hora and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague.

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the Katka surname was Jan Katka, a Czech author and playwright who lived from 1898 to 1974. His plays and novels, which often explored themes of social justice and human rights, were widely celebrated and earned him numerous literary awards.

While the Katka surname has its roots firmly planted in the Czech Republic and Bohemia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and historical significance remain tied to the rich cultural heritage of the Czech lands and the remarkable individuals who have borne this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Katka

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

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

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