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

Recek, 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 Recek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Recek in America

Recek is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Recek surname appeared 225 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 Recek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Recek 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 Recek

The surname Recek originates from the Czech Republic, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Old Czech word "reck," which translates to "hero" or "brave one." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who exhibited acts of valor or courage in their communities.

During the Middle Ages, the name Recek appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly in regions such as Bohemia and Moravia. One notable mention was found in the Litomerice Chronicles, a collection of annals documenting events in the Litomerice region from the 13th to the 16th centuries.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Recek dates back to 1387, when a certain Jan Recek was mentioned in the town records of Kutná Hora, a famous mining town in central Bohemia. The name was also associated with the village of Reckov, located in the Pardubice region, which may have contributed to its spread and adoption.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Recek. One such figure was Vaclav Recek (1527-1597), a prominent Czech humanist scholar and poet who taught at the University of Prague and wrote extensively on subjects ranging from philosophy to astronomy.

Another significant bearer of the name was Jaroslav Recek (1878-1945), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life. His works are celebrated for capturing the essence of the Bohemian countryside and its people.

In the realm of sports, the name Recek gained recognition through Frantisek Recek (1924-2001), a skilled ice hockey player who represented Czechoslovakia in several international tournaments, including the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

Moving into the 20th century, Vaclav Recek (1904-1988) was a prominent Czech architect whose designs left a lasting mark on the architectural landscape of Prague and other cities. His notable works include the Church of St. Gabriel in Prague's Smichov district.

Lastly, Jiri Recek (1938-2021) was a respected Czech historian and author who specialized in the study of the Czech lands during the Middle Ages. His extensive research and publications shed light on the cultural and political developments of that era.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Recek has undoubtedly been carried by numerous individuals throughout the centuries, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Czech history and culture in their own unique ways.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Recek

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

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

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