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

Mraz, 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 Mraz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mraz in America

Mraz is the 14014th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mraz surname appeared 2,149 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 Mraz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mraz 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 Mraz

The surname MRAZ has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "mraz," which means "frost" or "cold." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname for someone living in a cold or frosty region.

MRAZ is believed to have first appeared in the historical records of Bohemia, a region in the modern-day Czech Republic. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in a land registry from the village of Chodov, dated 1287. The entry refers to a peasant farmer named Mraz, who owned a small plot of land in the village.

During the Middle Ages, the MRAZ surname was primarily associated with rural communities and agricultural families. However, as time passed, the name spread to other parts of the Czech lands, including Moravia and Silesia.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the MRAZ surname was Jan Mraz, a Protestant reformer who played a significant role in the Bohemian Reformation movement. He was born in 1522 in the town of Litomerice and worked closely with the renowned theologian Jan Hus.

Another historical figure of note was Vaclav Mraz, a Czech composer and musician who lived in the late 18th century. Born in 1759 in Prague, he composed several operas and orchestral works that were performed in the city's theaters and concert halls.

During the 19th century, the MRAZ surname gained prominence in the field of literature. Jaroslav Mraz, born in 1832 in Brno, was a celebrated poet and writer who contributed to the Czech literary renaissance. His works often explored themes of national identity and the struggle for cultural preservation.

In the early 20th century, Frantisek Mraz, a renowned Czech artist, made significant contributions to the development of modern art. Born in 1891 in Prague, his paintings and sculptures were heavily influenced by Cubism and Expressionism, and his works are featured in numerous art galleries and museums across Europe.

While the MRAZ surname has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and immigration patterns. However, its rich historical ties to the Bohemian region and its associations with notable figures in various fields remain an integral part of its cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mraz

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

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

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