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

Vasak, 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 Vasak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vasak in America

Vasak is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vasak surname appeared 106 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 Vasak.

The history of the last name Vasak

The surname VASAK originated in the Czech Republic during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Czech word "vašak," which referred to a type of small musteline mammal, likely the weasel or stoat. The name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with weasel-like characteristics or qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VASAK can be found in the village of Strakonice, located in the South Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. A historical document from the 14th century mentions a landowner named Jan VASAK, who owned a sizable estate in the area.

In the 15th century, the VASAK name appeared in the records of the Kutná Hora region, a significant silver mining center during that time. A prominent figure was Mikuláš VASAK (1420-1487), a wealthy mine owner and influential member of the local gentry.

During the 16th century, the VASAK family gained prominence in the city of Prague. Václav VASAK (1510-1572) was a respected lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the High Court of the Kingdom of Bohemia.

In the 17th century, the VASAK name was associated with the town of Žatec, known for its hops cultivation and brewing industry. Jan VASAK (1625-1697) was a renowned brewer and tavern owner who played a significant role in the local community.

Another notable figure from that era was Kateřina VASAK (1670-1735), a skilled embroiderer and textile artist whose works were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons throughout Europe.

As the centuries progressed, the VASAK surname spread to other regions of the Czech Republic, as well as neighboring countries with historical ties to the region. The name evolved slightly in spelling and pronunciation, with variations such as Vašák, Vašak, and Vašek appearing in different areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vasak

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

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 Vasak 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.

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

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