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

Krejci, 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 Krejci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krejci in America

Krejci is the 16161st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krejci surname appeared 1,789 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Krejci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krejci 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 Krejci

The surname Krejci has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Czech word "Křeječí," which means "furrier" or "skinner," referring to a profession involving the preparation and trading of animal skins and fur.

This occupational surname was commonly found in regions of modern-day Bohemia and Moravia, where the fur trade was an essential economic activity. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to various historical documents from the late medieval period.

One notable reference is the mention of a "Krejci" family in the records of the town of Brno, located in the present-day Czech Republic, dating back to the early 16th century. This record suggests that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

Among the earliest documented individuals with the surname Krejci was Jan Krejci, a furrier who lived in Prague during the late 15th century. His name appears in several guild records and city documents from that era.

Another prominent figure was Vavřinec Krejci, a renowned scholar and educator who was born in Litomyšl, Bohemia, in 1592. He made significant contributions to the development of education in the region and authored several influential works on pedagogy.

In the 18th century, Antonín Krejci (1723-1786) was a distinguished Czech composer and organist who served at the St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. His compositions, particularly his choral works, were highly regarded and influential during his time.

The surname Krejci also gained recognition through the works of the 19th-century Czech writer and journalist Karel Krejci (1821-1881). His literary works and journalistic endeavors played a crucial role in the cultural and political movements of the Czech National Revival.

Another noteworthy figure was the renowned Czech geologist and paleontologist Jaromir Krejci (1825-1887), whose research and publications on the geology of Bohemia and Moravia made significant contributions to the field.

While the surname Krejci originated as an occupational name in the Czech lands, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it the rich history and cultural significance of its Czech roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krejci

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

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

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