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

Repko, 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 Repko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Repko in America

Repko is the 25020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Repko surname appeared 993 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 Repko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Repko 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 Repko

The surname Repko has its origins traced back to the Czech Republic, where it emerged during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "řepa," which means "turnip" or "beet," suggesting an association with agriculture or perhaps a nickname for someone involved in cultivating these crops.

The earliest known records of the name Repko date back to the 14th century, appearing in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region. One notable mention is found in the Liber Rationum of 1387, which lists a certain Jan Repko among the landowners in the Bohemian town of Chrudim.

In the 15th century, the name Repko was also documented in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of diplomatic and epistolary documents from the Kingdom of Bohemia. This suggests that the name had spread and gained recognition beyond its original locality.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the surname Repko was Václav Repko (c. 1510-1578), a Bohemian nobleman and landowner who held significant estates in the regions of Pardubice and Chrudim. His legacy is preserved in various historical records and chronicles from that period.

Another prominent figure was Jan Repko (1628-1691), a Czech Catholic priest and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Prague in the late 17th century. He was renowned for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy, which had a profound impact on academia in the region.

In the 18th century, the name Repko was associated with the town of Třebechovice pod Orebem, located in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. Records from this period mention a family of Repko landowners who played a significant role in the local community and economy.

Moving into the 19th century, one notable individual was Matěj Repko (1815-1892), a Czech artist and painter renowned for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in Bohemia. His works are preserved in various art galleries and museums across the Czech Republic.

Another significant figure was Václav Repko (1870-1945), a Czech politician and diplomat who served as the Czechoslovak ambassador to the United States from 1923 to 1929. He played a crucial role in strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations during the interwar period.

While the surname Repko has its roots firmly planted in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its earliest and most prominent historical associations remain closely tied to its Czech origins and the various individuals who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Repko

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

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

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