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

Urbánek, 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 Urbánek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urbánek in America

Urbánek is the 16407th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urbánek surname appeared 1,754 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Urbánek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urbánek 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 Urbánek

The surname Urbanek is of Polish origin, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It derives from the Polish word "urbanek," which refers to a small hamlet or village. This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who hailed from rural areas or small settlements.

The earliest documented instances of the surname Urbanek can be traced back to historical records in Poland, such as parish registers and court documents. One notable mention is found in the archives of the town of Poznan, where a certain Jan Urbanek is recorded as a landowner in the year 1487.

Urbanek is also believed to have connections to the German surname Bauer, which means "farmer" or "peasant." This linguistic link reinforces the rural connotations associated with the name's origins.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the Urbanek surname have made notable contributions in various fields. One such figure is Józef Urbanek (1701-1778), a renowned Polish architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings in the Baroque style across Eastern Europe.

Another noteworthy Urbanek was Franciszek Urbanek (1822-1898), a Polish painter and artist known for his portraiture and religious artworks. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Poland.

In the realm of literature, Karol Urbanek (1887-1945) was a Polish poet and writer who gained recognition for his lyrical works and contributions to the avant-garde movement in the early 20th century.

The Urbanek surname also has ties to the Czech Republic, where it is sometimes spelled as "Urbanék." One notable Czech bearer of this name was Jan Urbanék (1918-1994), a renowned film director and screenwriter who played a significant role in the Czechoslovak New Wave cinema movement.

Another individual of historical significance is Antoni Urbanek (1921-2007), a Polish resistance fighter during World War II and later a renowned architect and urban planner who contributed to the reconstruction and development of several Polish cities in the post-war era.

While the surname Urbanek may have originated from humble beginnings, referring to those from small rural settlements, it has since been carried by individuals who have left their mark across various disciplines and cultural spheres throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urbánek

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

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

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