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

Rokusek, 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 Rokusek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rokusek in America

Rokusek is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rokusek surname appeared 357 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 Rokusek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rokusek 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 Rokusek

The surname Rokusek is of Czech origin, originating in the region of Bohemia during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Czech word "rokus," which referred to a type of garment or cloak worn by monks or religious figures.

The earliest recorded instances of the Rokusek surname can be found in various municipal records and parish registers dating back to the 15th century. In 1467, a certain Jan Rokusek was mentioned in a document from the town of Pilsen, indicating that individuals with this surname were present in the region at that time.

One notable bearer of the Rokusek name was Vaclav Rokusek, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Prague during the 16th century. Records show that he owned several properties in the city and was a respected member of the local guild.

In the 17th century, the Rokusek surname appeared in the village of Vselub, located in the Bohemian countryside. A man named Jiri Rokusek was listed as a landowner and farmer in the village records from 1632.

Another individual of historical significance was Matyas Rokusek, a renowned clockmaker who lived in the town of Kutna Hora in the late 18th century. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy families of the time.

During the 19th century, several members of the Rokusek family emigrated from Bohemia to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Josef Rokusek, who was born in 1823 and later settled in the United States, where he established a successful business in the city of Cleveland, Ohio.

Throughout its history, the Rokusek surname has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, farmers, artisans, and professionals. While not among the most common Czech surnames, it has maintained a presence in the region for several centuries and continues to be carried by families of Czech descent around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rokusek

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

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

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