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

Rekieta, 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 Rekieta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rekieta in America

Rekieta is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rekieta surname appeared 140 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 Rekieta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rekieta 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 Rekieta

The surname Rekieta is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Polish word "rekiet," which means "racket" or "bat," and was likely a reference to an occupation or trade involving the use of such implements.

The earliest known record of the Rekieta name appears in a document from the town of Krakow, dated 1562. This document mentions a certain Jan Rekieta, who was a local craftsman specializing in the production of rackets and bats for various sports and activities.

In the 17th century, the name Rekieta can be found in various church records and tax registers across the regions of Lesser Poland and Silesia. Notable individuals from this period include Marcin Rekieta (1623-1678), a respected blacksmith from the village of Czarna, and Katarzyna Rekieta (1639-1701), a landowner and philanthropist from the town of Opole.

The 18th century saw the Rekieta name spread to other parts of Poland, as well as to the neighboring regions of Ukraine and Belarus. One prominent figure from this era was Tomasz Rekieta (1712-1788), a Catholic priest and scholar who authored several theological treatises and served as the rector of the University of Krakow.

In the 19th century, the Rekieta surname gained recognition through the achievements of Stanisław Rekieta (1825-1892), a Polish writer and activist who played a significant role in the struggle for national independence. His literary works, which often explored themes of patriotism and social justice, were widely read and influential during his lifetime.

Another notable individual from this period was Zofia Rekieta (1840-1912), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls in Warsaw and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women in Poland.

As the 20th century dawned, the Rekieta name continued to be associated with various fields, including science, art, and politics. One example is Jerzy Rekieta (1908-1995), a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the development of nuclear energy in Poland.

While the Rekieta surname may not be as widespread as some other Polish names, it has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the centuries. The name's origins as an occupational descriptor have evolved into a proud legacy carried on by generations of Rekieta families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rekieta

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

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

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