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

Krivak, 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 Krivak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krivak in America

Krivak is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krivak surname appeared 233 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 Krivak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krivak 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 Krivak

The surname Krivak is of Slavic origin, specifically from the Czech language. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic, during the medieval period.

The name Krivak is derived from the Czech word "krivý," which means "crooked" or "bent." It likely referred to a person who had a physical deformity or someone who walked with a limp or a crooked gait. In some cases, it may have been a descriptive name given to someone who lived on a crooked street or path.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krivak can be found in the Liber Viridis, a manuscript from the 14th century that contains records of land ownership and taxation in the region of Bohemia. The name is spelled as "Krzyuak" in this document, which is an older spelling variation.

In the 16th century, there are records of a prominent Czech nobleman named Jan Krivak, who served as a military leader during the Hussite Wars. He was born around 1480 and played a significant role in the defense of the city of Prague against the forces of the Holy Roman Empire.

Another notable figure with the surname Krivak was Vaclav Krivak, a Czech artist and painter who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, and some of his works are still displayed in museums in Prague.

In the 19th century, a Czech composer named Frantisek Krivak gained recognition for his orchestral and chamber music compositions. He was born in 1825 and his works were influenced by the Romantic movement in classical music.

Towards the end of the 19th century, there was a Czech author and journalist named Karel Krivak, who wrote several novels and short stories. He was born in 1860 and his works often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class.

Over time, the surname Krivak has spread beyond the Czech Republic to other parts of Europe and the world, but its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Bohemia, where it was likely used as a descriptive name for individuals with physical characteristics or related to their location.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krivak

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

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

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