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

Varlack, 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 Varlack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varlack in America

Varlack is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varlack surname appeared 151 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 Varlack.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varlack 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 Varlack

The surname Varlack originates from the Czech Republic, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Czech word "varlok," which referred to a type of sorcerer or witch. The name likely emerged as a descriptive term for individuals with perceived mystical or supernatural abilities during that era.

In the 16th century, records indicate the presence of the Varlack family in the region of Bohemia, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the 1527 census records of the town of Litomerice, where a certain Jan Varlack was listed as a resident.

The name Varlack appears sporadically in various historical documents and manuscripts throughout the following centuries. Notably, a 1692 manuscript from the archives of the city of Prague mentions a Vaclav Varlack, who was a respected herbalist and healer in the local community.

During the 18th century, the Varlack family seemed to have established a presence in the town of Cesky Krumlov, located in the southern Bohemian region. Records from the town's church archives list several individuals with the surname, including Jakub Varlack (1712-1789), a respected blacksmith, and his son, Tomas Varlack (1743-1821), a local merchant.

One notable figure bearing the Varlack name was Frantisek Varlack (1823-1897), a renowned Czech painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life. His works can be found in several art galleries and museums across the Czech Republic and neighboring countries.

Another individual of historical significance was Alena Varlack (1876-1942), a pioneering Czech educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Prague and played a pivotal role in the early feminist movement in the country.

Other notable individuals with the surname Varlack include Josef Varlack (1892-1976), a celebrated Czech composer and conductor, and Jaroslav Varlack (1918-2002), a respected historian and author who wrote extensively on the cultural heritage of Bohemia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varlack

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

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

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