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

Sedlacko, 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 Sedlacko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sedlacko in America

Sedlacko is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sedlacko surname appeared 137 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 Sedlacko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sedlacko 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 Sedlacko

The surname Sedlacko has its origins in the Czech Republic, emerging around the 14th century. It is derived from the Czech word "sedlak," meaning "farmer" or "peasant." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in agricultural pursuits or belonged to the peasantry class.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sedlacko surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of historical documents and records from the Kingdom of Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. In this codex, dated back to the late 14th century, there is a mention of a certain "Jan Sedlacko" from the village of Straznice.

The Sedlacko name has also been associated with various place names in the Czech Republic. For instance, there is a village called Sedlackov, located in the Zlin Region, which may have contributed to the surname's evolution. Additionally, the name bears similarities to other Czech surnames, such as Sedlacek and Sedlak, which share the same root word and meaning.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Sedlacko surname. One such figure was Vaclav Sedlacko (1578-1639), a Czech priest and scholar who authored several theological works and served as a canon in the city of Olomouc. Another prominent bearer of this name was Jan Sedlacko (1712-1785), a Czech painter and engraver known for his religious artwork and portraits.

In the 19th century, Frantisek Sedlacko (1834-1891) gained recognition as a Czech writer and journalist, contributing to various literary publications and advocating for Czech nationalism. Another individual of note was Karel Sedlacko (1872-1936), a Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague, including the Municipal House and the Vinohrady Theatre.

More recently, Jaroslav Sedlacko (1924-2018) was a Czech artist and illustrator renowned for his children's book illustrations and whimsical depictions of fairy tales and folklore.

While the Sedlacko surname may have its humble beginnings rooted in the agricultural communities of the Czech lands, it has since been carried by individuals across various professions and fields, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sedlacko

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

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

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