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

Prokupek, 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 Prokupek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prokupek in America

Prokupek is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prokupek surname appeared 126 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 Prokupek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prokupek 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 Prokupek

The surname Prokupek is of Czech origin, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. The name is believed to have derived from the Czech word "prokop," which means "to dig" or "to delve." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with occupations such as mining, quarrying, or digging.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town of Kutná Hora, a famous mining center in Bohemia during the Middle Ages. In the year 1387, a document mentions a certain Prokup, who was a skilled miner working in the town's silver mines. This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname or descriptive term for individuals involved in mining or excavation activities.

In the 16th century, the Prokupek name appeared in several historical records, such as the Beroun Registry of 1567, which listed a family named Prokupek residing in the town of Beroun, located west of Prague. This indicates that the name had become more widespread and established as a hereditary surname by that time.

Notable individuals bearing the Prokupek surname include Jan Prokupek (1550-1621), a respected blacksmith and metalworker from the town of Nymburk, whose craftsmanship was highly acclaimed throughout Bohemia. Another individual of note was Václav Prokupek (1628-1701), a renowned herbalist and healer who practiced in the village of Kralupy nad Vltavou.

In the 18th century, the Prokupek name gained further prominence with the birth of Antonín Prokupek (1748-1826), a celebrated painter and fresco artist who contributed to the decoration of numerous churches and estates throughout Bohemia and Moravia.

During the 19th century, Jakub Prokupek (1805-1879) made his mark as a prominent educator and advocate for Czech language and culture. He played a crucial role in establishing Czech-language schools in the region and promoting the use of the Czech language in education.

As the Prokupek surname spread beyond its Bohemian origins, it also found its way into other parts of Europe and the world through migration and immigration. While the name may have undergone minor variations in spelling or pronunciation in different regions, its Czech roots and association with occupations related to digging or mining remain an integral part of its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prokupek

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

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

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