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

Martinchek, 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 Martinchek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martinchek in America

Martinchek is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martinchek surname appeared 112 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 Martinchek.

The history of the last name Martinchek

The surname Martinchek has its origins in the Czech Republic, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Moravia, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The name is thought to be derived from the Czech words "martin" meaning "hammer" and "chek" meaning "maker" or "worker," suggesting that the original bearer of this surname may have been a blacksmith or metalworker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Martinchek can be found in a church registry from the town of Brno, dated 1594. This record mentions a certain Jan Martinchek, who was listed as a resident of the town. It is possible that this individual was a descendant of the original Martinchek family, or even the progenitor of the name itself.

In the 17th century, the name Martinchek appears in several historical documents related to the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). There are records of several soldiers bearing this surname serving in various regiments of the Imperial Army during this conflict. One notable figure was Jiri Martinchek (1620-1681), a cavalry officer who fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Nördlingen in 1634.

As the Martinchek family spread across Central Europe in subsequent centuries, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge. Some of these variations include Martincek, Martynchek, and Martincek. These spelling variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciation differences.

Another significant figure in the history of the Martinchek surname was Karel Martinchek (1752-1829), a renowned clockmaker from Prague. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and the wealthy classes of the time, and several of his works can still be found in museums and private collections today.

In the 19th century, the name Martinchek became associated with the Czech nationalist movement. Vaclav Martinchek (1825-1892) was a prominent educator and author who wrote extensively on Czech language and literature, contributing to the preservation and promotion of Czech cultural identity during a period of intense political and social change in the region.

As the Martinchek family continued to spread across Europe and beyond, the name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, academics, and professionals. Some notable bearers of the Martinchek surname in more recent times include the Czech writer and journalist Jiri Martinchek (1908-1986), and the Slovak painter and sculptor Milan Martinchek (1936-2015).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martinchek

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

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

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