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

Tomanek, 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 Tomanek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tomanek in America

Tomanek is the 57516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tomanek surname appeared 354 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 Tomanek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tomanek 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 Tomanek

The surname Tomanek originated in Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. It is believed to have first appeared in the 14th century, derived from the Czech word "toman," which referred to a type of gold coin or currency used in that region during the Middle Ages. The name likely referred to someone who dealt in this currency or was associated with it in some way.

Tomanek is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally formed by adding a suffix to an existing name or word. In this case, the suffix "-ek" was added to "toman," creating "Tomanek," which translates to something like "son of Toman" or "one associated with Toman."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tomanek can be found in a municipal register from the town of Pilsen, dated 1387. This entry lists a "Tomanus Tomanek," indicating the name was already in use at that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jan Tomanek was a prominent Protestant reformer and theologian in Bohemia. He was born around 1525 and played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in the region.

Another individual of note was Vaclav Tomanek, a renowned Czech artist and painter who lived from 1842 to 1914. His works, which often depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes, are considered important examples of the Czech Realist movement.

In the 19th century, a Czech-American immigrant named Joseph Tomanek settled in Texas and became a successful rancher and landowner. He was born in 1832 and played a role in the development of the cattle industry in the state.

A more recent historical figure was Jaroslav Tomanek, a Czech scientist and researcher who made significant contributions to the field of materials science. He was born in 1923 and his work on the study of metals and alloys was widely respected.

While the surname Tomanek has its roots in Bohemia, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration. However, the earliest records and notable individuals bearing the name can be traced back to its Czech origins and the historical significance of the word "toman" in that region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tomanek

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

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

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