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

Srubar, 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 Srubar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Srubar in America

Srubar is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Srubar surname appeared 183 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 Srubar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Srubar 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 Srubar

The surname SRUBAR is of Slavic origin, specifically from the Czech language. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. The name is believed to be derived from the old Czech word "srub," which means a log cabin or a wooden house.

According to historical records, the earliest known mention of the surname SRUBAR can be found in the Bohemian Land Tables, a collection of legal documents from the 14th century. These records suggest that the name was initially associated with families engaged in woodworking or carpentry professions, as they constructed log cabins and wooden structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SRUBAR is Jan Srubar, a master carpenter who lived in the town of Kutná Hora during the late 15th century. His skills were highly regarded, and he was commissioned to work on several notable projects, including the construction of the iconic St. Barbara's Church in the same town.

In the 16th century, the SRUBAR surname gained prominence in the region of Moravia, which was then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. During this time, a notable figure named Matous Srubar (1540-1612) emerged as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and castles in the Moravian region.

Another prominent individual with the surname SRUBAR was Vaclav Srubar (1675-1739), a renowned sculptor and woodcarver from Bohemia. His intricate woodcarvings adorned numerous churches and monasteries throughout the region, and his work is still celebrated today for its exceptional craftsmanship.

In the 19th century, the SRUBAR name became associated with the town of Srubarska, which was named after the prominent Srubar family that had settled in the area. The town's name is derived from the word "srub," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its historical origins related to woodworking and construction.

As the SRUBAR family spread across various regions, the surname underwent minor spelling variations, such as Srubar, Srubar, and Srubarz. However, these variations maintained the core meaning and connection to the original Czech word "srub."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the SRUBAR surname, including:

1. Josef Srubar (1886-1956), a prominent Czech architect and urban planner.
2. Ludvik Srubar (1892-1971), a Czech painter and graphic artist.
3. Jiri Srubar (1942-2018), a renowned Czech actor and theater director.
4. Miloslava Srubarska (1934-2009), a celebrated Czech operatic soprano.
5. Tomas Srubar (born 1974), a professional Czech ice hockey player.

While the SRUBAR surname may not be as widely recognized outside of its Slavic roots, it carries a rich history and heritage deeply intertwined with the art of woodworking, construction, and the cultural traditions of the Czech and Moravian regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Srubar

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

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

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