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

Rezek, 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 Rezek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rezek in America

Rezek is the 36525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rezek surname appeared 612 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 Rezek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rezek 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 Rezek

The surname REZEK has its origins in the Czech Republic, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "řezek," meaning "cutlet" or "slice," suggesting a possible connection to occupations like butchering or carving.

In the early 15th century, the name REZEK appeared in historical records from the town of Brno, which was then part of the Margraviate of Moravia. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in a 1412 manuscript from the Benedictine monastery in Rajhrad.

During the 16th century, the REZEK name spread to other regions of Bohemia and Moravia. Notably, Jan Rezek (1510-1578), a renowned blacksmith from Prague, was recorded as having crafted intricate metalwork for several churches and noble residences.

In the 17th century, the REZEK surname gained prominence with the birth of Václav Rezek (1647-1712), a prominent Czech historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of Bohemia and the Thirty Years' War.

Another notable figure was Karel Rezek (1779-1857), a Czech composer and violinist who served as the court musician to Prince Metternich in Vienna. His compositions, particularly his violin concertos, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime.

The 19th century saw the rise of František Rezek (1825-1903), a respected Czech philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Prague and authored several influential works on ethics and logic.

In more recent times, one of the most renowned individuals with the REZEK surname was the Czech artist and illustrator, Josef Rezek (1892-1972), whose works captured the beauty of traditional Czech folk tales and landscapes.

While the REZEK name may have originated from a humble occupation, it has since been carried by notable figures across various fields, leaving an indelible mark on Czech history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rezek

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

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

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