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

Tatarek, 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 Tatarek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tatarek in America

Tatarek is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tatarek surname appeared 145 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 Tatarek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tatarek 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 Tatarek

The surname Tatarek is of Polish origin, emerging in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "tatar," meaning a person of Tatar descent or someone associated with the Tatar people, an ethnic group that originated in Central Asia. The name likely referred to an individual who had connections with the Tatars, whether through ancestry, trade, or other interactions.

The earliest recorded instances of the Tatarek surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Galicia and Silesia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. Some of the earliest mentions date back to the late 1400s and early 1500s, appearing in parish records and municipal archives.

One notable figure bearing the Tatarek surname was Jan Tatarek, a Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the defense of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth against Tatar raids and was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess.

In the 17th century, the Tatarek surname can be found in various Polish censuses and tax records, indicating its presence across different regions of the country. One such record from 1670 mentions a landowner named Maciej Tatarek in the town of Brzesko, located in the Lesser Poland region.

During the 18th century, the Tatarek name gained further recognition with the emergence of Andrzej Tatarek, a prominent Polish writer and philosopher who lived from 1720 to 1789. His literary works explored themes of morality, ethics, and societal issues, and he was highly regarded in intellectual circles of the time.

Another individual of note was Katarzyna Tatarek, a Polish philanthropist and social reformer who lived in the late 19th century. She was a strong advocate for women's rights and education, establishing several schools and charitable organizations to support underprivileged communities.

In the early 20th century, the Tatarek surname was associated with Józef Tatarek, a renowned Polish artist and sculptor who was born in 1892. His works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and gained significant acclaim for their unique style and artistic expression.

Throughout its history, the Tatarek surname has been present in various regions of Poland, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who carried it. While its origins can be traced back to the late medieval period, the name has endured and continues to be a part of Poland's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tatarek

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

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

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