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

Rejcek, 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 Rejcek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rejcek in America

Rejcek is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rejcek surname appeared 182 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 Rejcek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rejcek 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 Rejcek

The surname Rejcek is of Czech origin, tracing its roots back to the early 15th century in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. It is derived from the Czech word "rejc," which means "to dance" or "to rejoice," suggesting that the name may have been originally given as a nickname to someone who was known for their lively or joyful nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the town of Kutná Hora, where a certain Václav Rejcek is mentioned as a resident in 1425. This historical document provides evidence that the name was already in use during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various church records and legal documents across different regions of Bohemia. One notable bearer of the name was Jan Rejcek, a prominent merchant from Prague who lived between 1535 and 1602. His business dealings and travels are well-documented in several contemporary manuscripts.

As the centuries passed, the name Rejcek continued to spread throughout the Czech lands, with variations in spelling such as Rejček, Rejcek, and Řejček emerging. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Litomyšl, where they established themselves as respected landowners and traders. One of their descendants, Tomáš Rejcek (1768-1832), was a renowned architect who designed several significant buildings in the region.

The 19th century saw the name Rejcek gaining recognition in the field of literature and academia. Jakub Rejcek (1819-1892) was a celebrated Czech poet and translator, known for his contributions to the Czech National Revival movement. His works helped to preserve and promote the Czech language and culture during a time of political and cultural upheaval.

Another notable bearer of the name was Václav Rejcek (1857-1920), a respected linguist and professor at Charles University in Prague. His groundbreaking research on Slavic languages and his efforts to promote Czech as an academic language earned him widespread acclaim both within his homeland and internationally.

Throughout its long history, the surname Rejcek has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, musicians, scholars, and entrepreneurs. While the name may have originated as a descriptor of a person's lively personality, it has since become a deeply rooted part of Czech cultural heritage, representing the resilience and achievements of those who have borne it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rejcek

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

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

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