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

Krikava, 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 Krikava surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krikava in America

Krikava is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krikava surname appeared 113 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 Krikava.

The history of the last name Krikava

The surname Krikava originates from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, dating back to the early 13th century. It is derived from the Czech word "krikava," which means "crow" or "raven." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a place where these birds were found in abundance.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Krikava can be traced back to various historical documents from the region, such as land records and parish registers. One notable example is the mention of a Jakub Krikava in a 1382 deed from the town of Brno, in what is now the Czech Republic.

As the name spread throughout the centuries, it underwent various spelling variations, including Krykava, Krikawa, and Kriková. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in the transcription of records.

The Krikava surname has also been associated with certain place names in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, such as the village of Krikov in the Pardubice Region and the town of Kriková in the Banská Bystrica Region, respectively.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Krikava surname. One such person was Václav Krikava (1510-1572), a Czech painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits of nobility. Another was Jan Krikava (1832-1909), a Czech politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement.

Other notable figures include Jaroslav Krikava (1908-1986), a Czech sculptor and medalist renowned for his works depicting historical figures and events, and Zdeněk Krikava (born 1945), a former Czech ice hockey player who represented Czechoslovakia in several international tournaments.

More recently, Petr Krikava (born 1974) is a Czech professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 28 in the world in 1997 and won four ATP Tour singles titles.

While the Krikava surname has its roots in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins and connections to the region remain an integral part of its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krikava

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

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

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