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

Vorachack, 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 Vorachack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vorachack in America

Vorachack is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vorachack surname appeared 191 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 Vorachack.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vorachack 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 Vorachack

The surname VORACHACK has its origins in the Czech Republic, stemming from the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the town of Vorachovice, located in the Moravian region of the country. The name is likely derived from the old Czech word "vorac," meaning a plowman or farmer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VORACHACK surname can be found in a 1567 land registry document from the town of Vorachovice, where a family with that name is listed as owning a small plot of farmland. This suggests that the name's roots are deeply connected to agricultural communities in that region during the medieval and early modern periods.

In the 17th century, there are records of a VORACHACK family residing in the nearby town of Brno, which was a prominent trade center at the time. This indicates that some members of the family may have relocated to urban areas, potentially as merchants or artisans.

The VORACHACK name can also be found in several religious documents from the 18th century, such as baptismal and marriage records from churches in the Moravian region. This suggests that the name was well-established among the local population at that time.

One notable figure with the VORACHACK surname was Jan Vorachack (1725-1802), a renowned locksmith and metalworker from the town of Olomouc. His intricate designs and skilled craftsmanship earned him several commissions from wealthy patrons throughout the Czech lands.

Another individual of note was Katerina Vorachack (1789-1867), a midwife who practiced in the village of Vracov for over four decades. Local folklore suggests that she was highly respected for her expertise and compassion, and she is credited with delivering countless children in the region.

In the late 19th century, a VORACHACK family settled in the city of Prague, where they established a successful bakery that remained in operation until the early 20th century. The patriarch of this family, Josef Vorachack (1842-1911), was known for his innovative baking techniques and his commitment to using locally sourced ingredients.

Throughout the centuries, the VORACHACK surname has maintained a presence in various regions of the Czech Republic, with many families still bearing the name today. While its origins can be traced back to agricultural communities in Moravia, the name has since been associated with a diverse range of professions and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vorachack

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

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

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