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

Opat, 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 Opat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Opat in America

Opat is the 68770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Opat surname appeared 286 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 Opat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Opat 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 Opat

The surname OPAT is of Czech origin, tracing its roots back to the 9th century in the region of Bohemia, now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. It is derived from the Old Czech word "opat," meaning "abbot" or "superior of a monastery." This connection suggests that the name may have originated from someone who held a position of authority within a religious order or monastery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OPAT can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of medieval documents and letters from the Kingdom of Bohemia, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "Oppaht," "Oppat," and "Oppatt," reflecting the variations in spelling during that time period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name OPAT was Jan Opat, a Czech theologian and rector of the University of Prague. He was known for his contributions to the intellectual and religious discourse of the time, and his writings have been preserved in various manuscripts.

Another prominent individual with the surname OPAT was Václav Opat, a Czech playwright and poet who lived in the 16th century. His works, including plays and satirical writings, were widely acclaimed and provided insight into the cultural and social landscape of Renaissance-era Bohemia.

During the 17th century, the OPAT surname was associated with the village of Opátonka, located in the eastern part of Bohemia. This connection suggests that the name may have also been derived from a place name, as was common during that era.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Jaroslav Opat, a Czech painter and illustrator who was celebrated for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works are now housed in various art galleries and museums throughout the Czech Republic.

Throughout history, the surname OPAT has been carried by individuals across various professions and walks of life, from religious leaders to artists and intellectuals. While its origins can be traced back to the Czech lands, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Opat

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

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

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