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

Reaka, 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 Reaka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reaka in America

Reaka is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reaka surname appeared 149 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 Reaka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Reaka 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 Reaka

The surname REAKA has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Czech word "rek," which translates to "warrior" or "strong man." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon a person of great physical stature or a renowned fighter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name REAKA can be found in a 16th-century manuscript detailing the residents of a small village near Prague. The document lists a family headed by a man named Jakub REAKA, indicating that the name was already in use during that period.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Jan REAKA (1628-1701) was noted for his role as a military leader during the Thirty Years' War. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a reputation that contributed to the association of the name with strength and valor.

The REAKA surname also has ties to several place names in the Czech Republic. For instance, there is a small town called Reakov located in the Plzeň Region, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

Another notable bearer of the REAKA surname was Katerina REAKA (1775-1845), a celebrated author and poet who wrote extensively about the struggles of the Czech people during the Habsburg rule. Her works were instrumental in preserving the Czech language and culture during a period of oppression.

In the 19th century, a renowned architect named Josef REAKA (1832-1907) made significant contributions to the design and construction of several prominent buildings in Prague, including the iconic National Theatre. His legacy as a master craftsman further solidified the REAKA name's association with skill and achievement.

Other notable individuals with the REAKA surname include Pavel REAKA (1901-1968), a renowned physicist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of quantum mechanics, and Milena REAKA (1920-2005), a celebrated artist whose vibrant paintings captured the beauty of the Czech countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Reaka

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

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

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