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

Spevacek, 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 Spevacek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spevacek in America

Spevacek is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spevacek surname appeared 163 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 Spevacek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spevacek 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 Spevacek

The surname SPEVACEK has its origins in the Czech Republic, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Czech word "spevak," meaning "singer" or "vocalist." This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation or profession related to singing or performing music.

In the early records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Spiewaczek, Spiewaczyk, and Spiewak, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic variations. The earliest known record of the name SPEVACEK dates back to 1592, when it was mentioned in a parish register in the town of Litomerice, located in the northern part of the Czech Republic.

One notable historical figure with the surname SPEVACEK was Jan Spevacek (1628-1701), a renowned Czech composer and organist who served at the St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. His compositions, which included masses, motets, and other sacred works, were highly regarded during his time and contributed to the rich musical tradition of the Czech lands.

Another individual of note was Karel Spevacek (1856-1923), a Czech historian and archivist who specialized in the study of medieval manuscripts and documents. He played a significant role in preserving and cataloging important historical records, many of which shed light on the cultural and social fabric of the Czech regions during the Middle Ages.

In the 18th century, the name SPEVACEK appeared in various records from the town of Olomouc, located in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. One such record from 1745 mentions a certain Frantisek Spevacek, a respected local merchant and landowner.

The name SPEVACEK can also be found in the archives of the city of Brno, where it was recorded in the late 17th century in connection with a family of artisans and craftsmen who specialized in metalwork and jewelry-making.

Notably, the surname SPEVACEK has also been associated with several notable figures in the field of music and performance. For instance, Vaclav Spevacek (1867-1941) was a renowned Czech tenor and vocal teacher who performed in various operas and concerts throughout Europe.

While the surname SPEVACEK has its roots firmly planted in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and history of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spevacek

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

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

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