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

Trecek, 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 Trecek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trecek in America

Trecek is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trecek surname appeared 154 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 Trecek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trecek 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 Trecek

The surname Trecek originates from the Czech Republic, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "trecka," which means "small stroke" or "dash." This could suggest that the name initially referred to someone who worked as a scribe or calligrapher, with their distinctive writing style featuring small strokes or dashes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Trecek name can be found in the town records of Brno, a city in the present-day Czech Republic, dating back to 1492. These records mention a certain Jan Trecek, who was a local merchant. The name also appears in various legal documents and property deeds from the 16th and 17th centuries in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at the time.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Trecek surname was Vaclav Trecek, a prominent Czech scholar and author who lived from 1535 to 1612. He is renowned for his contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics, having published several works on these subjects.

In the 18th century, the Trecek name gained recognition through the exploits of Jiri Trecek (1718-1793), a Czech military officer who served in the Austrian army during the Seven Years' War. His bravery and leadership skills earned him the respect of his peers and superiors alike.

Another influential individual with the Trecek surname was Josef Trecek (1853-1923), a Czech politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. He advocated for the rights and autonomy of the Czech people within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

In the early 20th century, the name Trecek was also associated with the Czech artist and illustrator, Frantisek Trecek (1891-1957). He gained recognition for his intricate illustrations and woodcuts, which depicted scenes from Czech folklore and daily life.

Throughout its history, the Trecek surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Třeček, Tržecký, and Trzetschek, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where it was used. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained relatively consistent over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trecek

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

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

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