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

Yurasek, 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 Yurasek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yurasek in America

Yurasek is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yurasek surname appeared 112 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 Yurasek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yurasek 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 Yurasek

The surname Yurasek finds its origins in Eastern Europe, predominantly within what is now the Czech Republic. The name emerged during the medieval period, likely around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to derive from the Slavic root word "Jur," which is a diminutive form of the name Juraj, equivalent to George in English. The suffix "asek" is a diminutive form, commonly found in Czech and Slovak surnames, indicating a familial link or endearment, roughly translating to "little Juraj."

Early records of the name can be traced back to regions in and around Bohemia and Moravia, which were significant cultural and historical centers during the medieval period. Although there are no widely known ancient manuscripts specifically mentioning Yurasek, it often appeared in regional records and local registries of villagers, tradesmen, and soldiers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in a 15th-century registry from Brno, where a Jan Yurasek was documented as a local blacksmith born around 1420. The name also appears in the tax records of Prague in the late 1500s, indicating that the family had spread to urban areas and was involved in various trades and crafts.

In the 17th century, the name Yurasek was noted in military campaigns during the Thirty Years' War. Matěj Yurasek, born around 1602, was a soldier under the command of Albrecht von Wallenstein. His records show that he rose to the rank of sergeant before his death in the Battle of Lutzen in 1632.

Another notable figure is František Yurasek, born in 1725 in Moravia. He was a prominent scholar and a priest, who contributed significantly to local historical and theological discourses. His manuscripts and writings, preserved in regional archives, provide insights into the local history and ecclesiastical matters of the 18th century.

During the 19th century, records indicate the presence of the Yurasek family in various parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. One such notable person is Josef Yurasek, born in 1849 in Prague, who was an influential figure in the nationalist movements of the time. He played a crucial role in the cultural renaissance of Czech language and literature before his untimely death in 1884.

In the early 20th century, the name Yuriasek made its way to America through immigration. Antonin Yurasek, born in 1890 in Brno, emigrated to the United States in 1912. He became known for his work in industrial design and contributed to the development of factory systems in Detroit before his death in 1956.

Though the surname Yurasek is relatively uncommon, its presence in historical records and contributions by individuals carrying the name highlight its enduring legacy and significance across several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yurasek

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

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

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