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

Vanecek, 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 Vanecek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanecek in America

Vanecek is the 47272nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanecek surname appeared 449 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 Vanecek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanecek 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 Vanecek

The surname Vanecek is of Czech origin, deriving from the diminutive form of the Czech given name Vanek, which itself is a diminutive of the more common name Van. The suffix "-ek" is a typical Czech diminutive ending, indicating a small or affectionate form of the name.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Vanecek can be traced back to the 14th century in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which are now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. During this period, the use of hereditary surnames was becoming more widespread among the common people, with many surnames being derived from personal names or occupations.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Vanecek was Janek Vanecek, a farmer who lived in the village of Straznice in the late 14th century. Records from this time indicate that he was a landowner and a respected member of the local community.

In the 16th century, the name Vanecek appeared in various historical records and documents, including tax rolls and land registries. One notable example is Jan Vanecek, a merchant from the town of Kutná Hora, who was mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1562.

During the 18th century, the surname Vanecek became more widely distributed throughout the Czech lands, with bearers of the name found in various towns and villages. One prominent figure from this period was Karel Vanecek, a renowned clockmaker from Prague, who lived from 1723 to 1799 and was celebrated for his intricate and innovative timepiece designs.

The 19th century saw the further spread of the Vanecek name, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. One such person was Frantisek Vanecek, a noted Czech painter and illustrator who lived from 1839 to 1916 and is renowned for his depictions of historical scenes and landscapes.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Vaclav Vanecek, a Czech composer and music teacher who lived from 1866 to 1942. He is best known for his contributions to the development of Czech choral music and his role in preserving and promoting the country's musical heritage.

In more recent times, the surname Vanecek has continued to be associated with accomplished individuals in various fields, including sports, academia, and the arts. One such example is Vilem Vanecek, a Czech ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Washington Capitals in the National Hockey League.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanecek

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

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

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