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

Smajstrla, 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 Smajstrla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Smajstrla in America

Smajstrla is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Smajstrla surname appeared 105 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 Smajstrla.

The history of the last name Smajstrla

The surname SMAJSTRLA is of Czech origin, originating in the region of Bohemia during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Czech word "majstr," which means "master" or "craftsman." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was a skilled tradesman or artisan.

The earliest recorded instances of the name SMAJSTRLA can be traced back to the 15th century in various municipal records and census lists from towns and villages in Bohemia. Variations in spelling during this time included Smaystrla, Smajstrl, and Smajsterlá, reflecting the evolving nature of surnames and regional dialects.

One notable historical figure bearing the SMAJSTRLA name was Jan SMAJSTRLA, a renowned blacksmith who lived in the town of Kutná Hora in the late 15th century. His metalwork was highly regarded, and he is mentioned in several guild records from that era.

In the 16th century, a branch of the SMAJSTRLA family settled in the town of Plzeň, where they established a successful brewing business. Pavel SMAJSTRLA (1520-1589) was a prominent member of this family and is recorded as one of the founders of the town's famous beer-making tradition.

During the 17th century, the name SMAJSTRLA appeared in various military records, particularly those of the Thirty Years' War. Tomáš SMAJSTRLA (1602-1672) was a Czech soldier who fought for the Protestant forces and is mentioned in several accounts of the Battle of Lützen in 1632.

Another notable individual with the SMAJSTRLA surname was Alžběta SMAJSTRLOVÁ (1718-1792), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the town of Chrudim. Her knowledge of traditional medicinal practices was widely respected, and she is mentioned in several historical documents from the region.

In the 19th century, the SMAJSTRLA name spread beyond Bohemia as members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and even abroad. Václav SMAJSTRLA (1834-1902) was a Czech immigrant to the United States who settled in the state of Texas and became a successful rancher and cattle breeder.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Smajstrla

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

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 Smajstrla 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.

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

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