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

Vlasak, 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 Vlasak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vlasak in America

Vlasak is the 28909th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vlasak surname appeared 822 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 Vlasak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vlasak 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 Vlasak

The surname VLASAK is of Czech origin, and it can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. The name is derived from the Old Czech word "vlas," meaning "hair," and it was likely used as a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with hair, such as a wigmaker or barber.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VLASAK can be found in the Bohemian land records from the early 14th century. These records document a certain Jan Vlasak, who was a landowner in the village of Nová Ves, near the town of Příbram.

In the 15th century, the name VLASAK appeared in various documents related to the Hussite Wars, a period of religious and political upheaval in Bohemia. One notable figure from this time was Jan Vlasak, a Hussite warrior who fought alongside Jan Žižka, a renowned military leader and a key figure in the Hussite movement.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the VLASAK name was found in various regions of Bohemia, including the cities of Prague, Kutná Hora, and Plzeň. One notable individual from this period was Václav Vlasak, a renowned goldsmith and jeweler who lived in Prague in the late 16th century and created exquisite pieces for the royal court.

In the 18th century, the name VLASAK began to spread beyond the borders of Bohemia, with some individuals bearing this surname migrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One notable figure from this period was Jan Vlasak, a Czech-born artist and engraver who lived and worked in Vienna, Austria, in the mid-18th century.

In the 19th century, the VLASAK name gained prominence in various fields, including literature, science, and politics. One notable individual was Josef Vlasak, a Czech writer and poet who was born in 1828 and was known for his patriotic works celebrating Czech culture and language.

As the VLASAK name spread throughout the world, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Vlasák, Wlasak, and Wlasák, reflecting the different languages and regions where it was adopted. Despite these variations, the name's origins can be traced back to its Czech roots and the Old Czech word "vlas."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vlasak

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

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

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