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

Klasek, 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 Klasek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klasek in America

Klasek is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klasek surname appeared 148 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 Klasek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klasek 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 Klasek

The surname Klasek has its origins in the Czech Republic, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "klasa," which means "ear of grain" or "spike." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with grains or lived near a field of grain.

One of the earliest known references to the name Klasek can be found in a 1587 document from the town of Litomerice, where a man named Jan Klasek is mentioned as a landowner. In the following centuries, the name appeared sporadically in various records across Bohemia and Moravia, often spelled slightly differently, such as Klasek, Klásek, or Klášek.

The name Klasek gained some historical significance in the mid-18th century, when a man named Vaclav Klasek (1718-1792) became a prominent figure in the Czech National Revival movement. He was a scholar and linguist who worked tirelessly to preserve and promote the Czech language and culture during a time when it was suppressed by the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Another notable figure with the surname Klasek was Jan Klasek (1854-1919), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his detailed depictions of Czech landscapes and folk life. His works are considered important examples of the 19th-century Czech Realist movement in art.

In the 20th century, the name Klasek was carried on by individuals such as Jaroslav Klasek (1912-1994), a Czech composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the field of choral music. His works were performed by renowned ensembles across Europe and the United States.

Elsewhere in Europe, the surname Klasek can be found in small pockets, particularly in areas with historical ties to the Czech lands. For instance, there are records of a family named Klasek in the Silesian region of Poland, where they settled in the 18th century after fleeing religious persecution in Bohemia.

While not a particularly common surname, Klasek has left a notable mark on Czech history and culture, with its bearers making contributions in various fields, from language and art to music and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klasek

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

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

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