| ![Show Contents]() Sedlák History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of SedlákWhat does the name Sedlák mean? The distinguished surname Sedlák 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 Sedlák familyThe surname Sedlák 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 Sedlák family was instrumental during this early period, contributing greatly to the development of medieval Bohemian society. Early History of the Sedlák familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sedlák research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1789, 1793, 1818, 1845, 1853 and 1881 are included under the topic Early Sedlák History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sedlák Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Sedlaczek, Sedlacek, Sedlak, Sedlaczeck and many more. Early Notables of the Sedlák familyMore information is included under the topic Early Sedlák Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sedlák RankingIn the United States, the name Sedlák is the 17,149th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| Sedlák migration to the United States | + |
Sedlák Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Matej Sedlak, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1872 2
- Vojtech Sedlak, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1872 2
- John Sedlak, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1876 2
Sedlák Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Josep Sedlak, who landed in Alabama in 1925 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Sedlák (post 1700) | + |
- Anthony L. Sedlak, Canadian chef
- Pavol Sedlak (b. 1979), Slovak footballer
- Wlodzimierz Sedlak (1911-1993), Polish priest, professor at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
- Borek Sedlak (b. 1981), Czech ski jumper
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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