Zak History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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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 family

The 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 family

This 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 Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zach, Zack, Zak, Zech, Zeck, Zek, Zaech, Zaeck and many more.

Early Notables of the Zak family

During 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...
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Zak Ranking

In the United States, the name Zak is the 8,416^th 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

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 15) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html