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

Kostelnik, 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 Kostelnik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kostelnik in America

Kostelnik is the 29550th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kostelnik surname appeared 798 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 Kostelnik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kostelnik 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 Kostelnik

The surname Kostelnik has its origins in the Czech Republic, originating in the 14th century. It is derived from the Czech word "kostel," meaning "church," and the suffix "-nik," indicating an association or occupation. This suggests that the name was originally borne by individuals who worked or lived near a church, such as a sexton or a priest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Bohemian Land Tables, a historical record of land ownership and transactions in the Kingdom of Bohemia, dating back to the 15th century. The name appears in various spellings, including "Kostelniczek" and "Kostelniczyk," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and orthography.

In the 16th century, the name Kostelnik appears in the records of the Catholic Church in the town of Litomerice, located in the northwestern part of Bohemia. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of individuals bearing this surname, providing valuable insights into their lives and social status.

One notable figure with the surname Kostelnik was Jan Kostelnik, a prominent Czech Catholic priest and writer who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1644 in the town of Stribro, he authored several religious texts and was known for his contributions to the promotion of the Czech language and literature during the period of Counter-Reformation.

Another individual with this surname was Vaclav Kostelnik, a Czech painter and artist who lived in the 19th century. Born in 1823 in Prague, he is recognized for his landscape paintings and his involvement in the Czech National Revival movement, which aimed to revive and promote Czech culture and language.

In the 20th century, the name Kostelnik gained international recognition with the birth of Miloslav Kostelnik, a renowned Czech chess player and International Grandmaster. Born in 1931 in Prague, he achieved numerous tournament victories and was recognized for his strategic thinking and skilled play.

The surname Kostelnik can also be found in other Slavic countries, such as Slovakia and Poland, where variations of the name exist, like "Kostelnyk" and "Kosztelniak." These variations reflect the linguistic and cultural connections among these nations, as well as the migration patterns of people bearing this surname.

Over the centuries, the surname Kostelnik has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, artists, intellectuals, and ordinary citizens, reflecting the rich tapestry of Czech history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kostelnik

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

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

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