Sedlacek History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Sedlacek

What does the name Sedlacek mean?

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.

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.

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.

Early Notables of the Sedlacek family

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Sedlacek Ranking

the United States, the name Sedlacek is the 18,002^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

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) +

Robert Sedlacek (b. 1881), German painter working under the pseudonym S. Roberts

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/