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

Vavrek, 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 Vavrek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vavrek in America

Vavrek is the 49365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vavrek surname appeared 426 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 Vavrek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vavrek 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 Vavrek

The surname Vavrek originates from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, tracing its roots back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "vavřín," meaning "laurel," which was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient times.

The name Vavrek was initially concentrated in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval church records and land registries from these areas.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Vavrek was Jan Vavrek, a prominent merchant born in Prague in 1532. Historical records indicate that he traded in luxury goods and maintained business ties with merchants across Europe.

In the 17th century, the Vavrek name appeared in the chronicles of the Thirty Years' War, as several soldiers bearing this surname fought in the conflict. Notable among them was Jakub Vavrek, a captain in the Imperial Army, who was mentioned for his bravery in the Battle of Nördlingen in 1634.

During the 19th century, the surname Vavrek gained prominence in the Czech National Revival movement, which aimed to revive Czech language, culture, and national identity. One notable figure from this era was František Vavrek (1811-1877), a renowned poet and playwright who contributed significantly to the development of Czech literature.

Another prominent individual with the Vavrek surname was Karel Vavrek (1873-1938), a Czech architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Prague, including the Municipal House and the Prague Castle renovations.

In the realm of sports, the name Vavrek gained recognition through Jaroslav Vavrek (1920-1992), a Czechoslovak ice hockey player and coach. He represented his country at the 1948 Winter Olympics and later served as the head coach of the Czechoslovak national team.

Vavrek's connection to place names can be seen in the village of Vavřinec, located in the Hradec Králové region of the Czech Republic. The name is derived from the Czech word "vavřín," which is similar to the root of the surname Vavrek, suggesting a potential link between the name and this particular location.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vavrek

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

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

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