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

Sekerak, 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 Sekerak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sekerak in America

Sekerak is the 36477th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sekerak surname appeared 613 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 Sekerak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sekerak 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 Sekerak

The surname SEKERAK is of Czech origin, emerging in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Czech word "sekera," which translates to "axe" or "hatchet." This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation or trade related to woodcutting or forestry.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the SEKERAK name can be found in the records of the town of Litomerice, located in the modern-day Ustecky region of the Czech Republic. In 1487, a man named Jan SEKERAK is listed as a resident of the town, working as a woodcutter.

In the 16th century, the SEKERAK name appears in various village and town records throughout Bohemia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Bohemia within the Holy Roman Empire. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "SEKERAK," "SEKERÁK," or "SEKIERÁK," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable bearer of the SEKERAK name was Vaclav SEKERAK (1553-1618), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Teplice. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in local politics.

Another individual of historical significance was Jan SEKERAK (1678-1742), a Catholic priest and scholar from Prague. He authored several theological works and was highly regarded for his knowledge of Latin and Greek.

In the 19th century, the SEKERAK name gained recognition through the work of Frantisek SEKERAK (1810-1885), a Czech painter and illustrator. He is best known for his landscape paintings depicting the beautiful countryside of Bohemia.

A more recent figure was Jaroslav SEKERAK (1910-1992), a Czech writer and journalist who chronicled the events of World War II and the subsequent communist era in his novels and articles.

Throughout its history, the SEKERAK surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from tradesmen and merchants to scholars and artists. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of the Czech lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sekerak

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

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

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