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

Rebarchek, 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 Rebarchek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rebarchek in America

Rebarchek is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rebarchek surname appeared 131 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 Rebarchek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rebarchek 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 Rebarchek

The surname REBARCHEK is believed to have originated in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. The name dates back to the late 15th century and is thought to be derived from the Czech word "rebarka," which means "carpenter" or "woodworker."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name REBARCHEK appears in a parish register from the town of Plzeň in 1492. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular family or individual who worked as a carpenter or woodworker in that area during that time.

In the 16th century, the name REBARCHEK can be found in various historical documents from the region, such as land records and census rolls. It is likely that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname, identifying an individual's occupation or trade.

There is evidence that the name REBARCHEK was also present in the nearby regions of Moravia and Silesia during the 16th and 17th centuries. The spelling of the name may have varied slightly, with variations such as REBARCHIK or REBARZIK being found in some records.

One notable individual with the surname REBARCHEK was Jan REBARCHEK, a master carpenter who lived in the city of Brno in the late 17th century. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several churches and public buildings in the region.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Karel REBARCHEK, a Czech philosopher and educator who lived in the 19th century (1820-1890). He was a vocal advocate for educational reform and played a significant role in the development of the Czech national identity during the 19th century.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name REBARCHEK can be found in various records from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, indicating that some individuals with this surname may have migrated or settled in different parts of the empire.

Other notable individuals with the surname REBARCHEK include Josef REBARCHEK (1876-1941), a Czech politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Austro-Hungarian parliament, and Jaroslav REBARCHEK (1905-1978), a renowned Czech architect known for his work on several public buildings and residential complexes in Prague and other cities.

While the surname REBARCHEK is not as common as some other Czech surnames, it has a rich history and is deeply rooted in the region's cultural and occupational traditions, particularly in the field of carpentry and woodworking.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rebarchek

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

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

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