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

Pavlik, 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 Pavlik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pavlik in America

Pavlik is the 8797th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pavlik surname appeared 3,725 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 Pavlik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pavlik 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 Pavlik

The surname Pavlik originated in the Czech Republic and is believed to have first appeared in the 13th century. It is derived from the Czech word "pavlik," which means "little peacock." The name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a proud or strutting demeanor, similar to a peacock.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Pavlik can be found in various historical documents from the region, including parish records and tax rolls. One of the earliest known references is in a 1287 document from the town of Klatovy, which mentions a person named "Pavlik ze Sedlece" (Pavlik of Sedlec).

During the Middle Ages, the Pavlik surname was particularly concentrated in the western regions of Bohemia, including areas around the towns of Plzeň and Klatovy. The name's popularity may have been influenced by the presence of a noble family named Pavlík, who held lands and titles in the region during the 14th and 15th centuries.

In the 16th century, the Pavlik surname began to spread to other parts of the Czech lands, as well as neighboring regions of Austria and Germany. This was likely due to increased mobility and migration during that period.

Notable individuals with the surname Pavlik throughout history include:

1. Jan Pavlík (1723-1805), a Czech Catholic priest and writer known for his works on theology and philosophy.
2. Josef Pavlík (1844-1914), a Czech politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement.
3. Miloš Pavlík (1885-1941), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his Art Nouveau and Symbolist works.
4. Ladislav Pavlík (1888-1952), a Czech sculptor and medalist who created numerous public monuments and memorials.
5. Simona Pavlíková (born 1991), a contemporary Czech professional tennis player who has achieved notable success on the WTA Tour.

While the surname Pavlik has its origins in the Czech lands, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural diffusion, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring in different regions and languages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pavlik

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

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

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