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

Mrazek, 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 Mrazek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mrazek in America

Mrazek is the 38801st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mrazek surname appeared 569 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 Mrazek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mrazek 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 Mrazek

The surname Mrazek has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Czech word "mraz," meaning frost or cold, suggesting a connection to those who lived in colder regions or possibly a nickname for someone with a frosty demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mrazek can be found in the Bohemian Land Rolls, a historical record of land ownership and transactions in the region, dating back to the 16th century. This suggests that the name was firmly established in the area during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name Mrazek appeared in the records of the town of Kutná Hora, a former silver mining center in Bohemia. It is believed that some members of the Mrazek family may have been involved in the mining industry or resided in the surrounding areas.

A notable figure bearing the surname Mrazek was Jan Mrazek, a Czech mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1712 to 1772. He made significant contributions to the study of comets and celestial mechanics during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual was Karel Mrazek, a Czech historian and archaeologist who lived from 1857 to 1937. He conducted extensive research on the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and is renowned for his work on the excavation of the city of Nippur in present-day Iraq.

In the 20th century, Bedrich Mrazek, a Czech writer and journalist, gained recognition for his novels and short stories depicting life in rural Bohemia. He was born in 1898 and passed away in 1971.

The surname Mrazek also has a presence in other Slavic countries, such as Poland and Slovakia, where variations like Mrazik and Mrazek can be found. However, it is most commonly associated with its Czech origins.

While the name Mrazek has spread across different regions and cultures over time, its roots can be traced back to the Czech lands, where it emerged as a distinctive surname reflecting the harsh winter conditions and frosty climate of the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mrazek

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

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

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