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- Germany
This name is derived from Zacharias, the name of an Old Testament Prophet, as well as the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament. Early Origins of the Zak familyThe surname Zak was first found in Austria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Zach became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Zak familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zak research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1649, 1679, 1705, 1712, 1765 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Zak History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zak Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Zach, Zack, Zak, Zech, Zeck, Zek, Zaech, Zaeck and many more. Early Notables of the Zak familyDuring this period prominent bearers of the name Zak were Johann Michael Zächer (1649-1712), an Austrian composer, born in Vienna. He was Domkapellmeister of St. Stephen's... Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Zak Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zak RankingIn the United States, the name Zak is the 8,416th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Zak migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Zak Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Agata Zak, aged 20, who immigrated to America from Turbia, Galacia, in 1907
- Alexander Zak, aged 3, who landed in America from Marzchoova, Russia, in 1907
- Amiela Zak, aged 17, who landed in America from Kamien, Austria, in 1909
- Alois Zak, aged 23, who settled in America from Psibram, Austria, in 1911
- Aniela Zak, aged 16, who settled in America from Suslov, Russia, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Zak (post 1700) | + |
- John C. Zak (b. 1954), American director, producer and film maker
- Paul J. Zak (b. 1962), American economist known as a proponent of neuroeconomics
- M. J. Zak, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State House of Representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1952 2
- Frank J. Zak, American Republican politician, Member of Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from Allegheny County 7th District; Elected 1926 2
- Albert J. Zak (1909-1975), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Wayne County 3rd District, 1945-46, 1951-52; Mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan, 1952-63, 1974-75 2
- Gershon Zak (1913-1989), Ukraine-born, head of the Sea service which became the Israeli Navy
- Fyodor L. Zak (b. 1949), Russian mathematician
- Yakov Izrailevich Zak (1913-1976), Soviet pianist
- John Zak Woodcock (b. 1978), British Labour Co-operative politician
- Zak Normandin (b. 1984), American entrepreneur and the current CEO and co-founder of the NYC-based beverage company, Dirty Lemon Beverages
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