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

Krisik, 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 Krisik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krisik in America

Krisik is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krisik surname appeared 162 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 Krisik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krisik 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 Krisik

The surname Krisik has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Czech word "kriš," which means "curve" or "bend." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a curved or winding river or road.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Krisik can be found in a medieval manuscript from the town of Jihlava in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. The document, dated 1297, mentions a man named Jakub Krisik, who was a landowner in the area.

In the 15th century, the Krisik name appeared in the records of the city of Prague, where a family of merchants and tradesmen bearing the name resided. One notable member of this family was Jan Krisik (1435-1502), a successful merchant who played a role in the city's textile trade.

During the 16th century, the name Krisik spread to other regions of the Czech lands, including Moravia and Silesia. In 1563, a man named Vaclav Krisik was recorded as a resident of the town of Olomouc in Moravia.

In the 17th century, the name Krisik can be found in the records of the city of Brno, where a family of millers and bakers bearing the name lived. One prominent member of this family was Matej Krisik (1625-1692), who was a respected baker and member of the city's guild.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the Krisik name continued to be present in various parts of the Czech lands, with individuals bearing the name working in a variety of professions, including farming, craftwork, and trades.

Some notable individuals with the surname Krisik include:

1. Josef Krisik (1788-1858), a Czech artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Frantisek Krisik (1843-1914), a Czech writer and journalist who contributed to several literary publications.
3. Katerina Krisikova (1865-1932), a Czech educator and advocate for women's education.
4. Jaroslav Krisik (1901-1978), a Czech sculptor known for his works in bronze and stone.
5. Ludmila Krisikova (1923-2003), a Czech actress who appeared in various theater productions and films.

While the surname Krisik is still found in the Czech Republic today, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, when it was likely first given to individuals living near curved or winding geographical features.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krisik

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

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

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