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

Zavacky, 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 Zavacky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zavacky in America

Zavacky is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zavacky surname appeared 201 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 Zavacky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zavacky 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 Zavacky

The surname Zavacky is of Eastern European origin, specifically from the regions that are present-day Slovakia and Ukraine. The earliest traces of the name can be pinpointed to the 14th and 15th centuries where it was common in rural communities. The surname is derived from the Slavic root word "závod," which means "factory" or "enterprise," indicating that the original bearers of the name might have been associated with local industrial activities or possibly overseers of land where manufacturing took place.

Spelling variations of Zavacky include Zavacki, Zavatsky, and Zavackyj. These variations arose due to the different orthographic and phonetic practices in the languages of the regions where the surname was found. Early records of the surname appear in church registries and local land deeds dating back to the 1500s.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Zavacky was Juraj Zavacky, born in 1585, a landowner in eastern Slovakia. His name appears in several legal documents concerning land disputes, indicating a significant local presence. In the 17th century, Mikuláš Zavacky, born in 1630, was noted for his contributions as a local magistrate in the region near what is modern-day Lviv, Ukraine.

During the 18th century, the surname is found in various military records. Jozef Zavacky, born in 1723, served in the Austro-Hungarian army and was recorded in several military logs for his service in the Habsburg-Ottoman wars. Another prominent figure was Iván Zavacky, born in 1787, who was a clergy member and known for his extensive writings on ecclesiastical matters in Transcarpathian Ukraine.

In the 19th century, Maria Zavacky, born in 1822, was known for her philanthropic efforts in Slovakia, contributing to the establishment of several schools and orphanages. Her work was documented in numerous letters and publications of the time, making her a well-regarded figure in the social history of the region.

By the early 20th century, the name gained some prominence through Stefan Zavacky, born in 1875, a noted scientist specializing in agronomy. His research on crop rotation and soil nutrition was published widely in agricultural journals and had a significant impact on farming practices in Eastern Europe.

Throughout history, the surname Zavacky has been associated with individuals of diverse professions and societal contributions, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of Eastern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zavacky

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

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

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