The distinguished surname Sedlacek is derived from the Czech word "sedlak," meaning "farmer." It is likely that this name was introduced into Germany by the Slav-speaking population known as the Wends or the Sorbs, who lived in the regions of Silesia, Bohemia, and Prussia.
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Early Origins of the Sedlacek family
The surname Sedlacek was first found in Bohemia, where it is likely that the name first emerged. It was probably initially borne by a peasant or farmer living in this region. The young Sedlacek family was instrumental during this early period, contributing greatly to the development of medieval Bohemian society.
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Early History of the Sedlacek family
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Sedlacek Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Sedlaczek, Sedlacek, Sedlak, Sedlaczeck and many more.
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Early Notables of the Sedlacek family
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Sedlacek Ranking
In the United States, the name Sedlacek is the 18,002nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Sedlacek family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Catharine Sedlak, who arrived in New Orleans in 1852; Anna Sedlacek, who settled in Chicago in 1865; Wenzel Sedlaczek, who immigrated to New York with his daughter Marie in 1870.
Contemporary Notables of the name Sedlacek (post 1700)
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Robert Sedlacek (b. 1881), German painter working under the pseudonym S. Roberts
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