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

Vasek, 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 Vasek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vasek in America

Vasek is the 35147th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vasek surname appeared 641 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 Vasek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vasek 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 Vasek

The surname VASEK has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the diminutive form of the Old Czech name "Václav," which means "more glory." The earliest known spelling of the name was "Vašek," which eventually evolved into the modern form of "VASEK."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VASEK can be found in a medieval manuscript from the 14th century, where it was listed as the surname of a landowner in the region of Bohemia. This document provides valuable insight into the geographic distribution of the name during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname VASEK was Jan Vašek, a Czech writer and translator who was active during the reign of King George of Podebrady. His works played a significant role in the development of the Czech literary tradition.

During the 16th century, the name VASEK gained prominence in the town of Litomyšl, where a family of that name owned a prominent brewery. The brewery's success contributed to the spread of the surname throughout the region.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the surname VASEK was Václav Vašek (1717-1782), a Czech composer and organist who made significant contributions to the development of sacred music in Bohemia.

Another prominent figure with the surname VASEK was Josef Vašek (1810-1875), a Czech painter and educator who is renowned for his landscape paintings and his role in establishing the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague.

As the name VASEK spread throughout Central Europe, it also gained recognition in other regions. For instance, in the 19th century, a notable bearer of the surname was Anton Vasek (1842-1915), an Austrian-Hungarian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

While the surname VASEK has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has since been adopted by families in various parts of the world, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and migration that has shaped our global society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vasek

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

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

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