There are
1258
Shimeks in the USA
Shimek is the
20937th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Shimek

PetrVráblík

Petr Vráblík was a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender who played for several Czech and Slovak ice hockey clubs, including HC Kometa Brno and HC Sparta Praha.

HeatherShimek

Heather Shimek is an American volleyball player who played as an outside hitter for the University of Washington and professionally in Europe.

JohnJay

John Jay Shimek was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Mayor of Galveston, Texas, from 1900 to 1902.

PaulShimek

Paul Shimek is an American composer and pianist known for his work in the classical and contemporary music genres.

JosephShimek

Joseph Shimek was a Czech composer and conductor who contributed to the development of Czech music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

JanShimek

Jan Shimek is a Czech professional ice hockey defenseman who has played for several Czech and Slovak ice hockey clubs, including HC Sparta Praha and HC Oceláři Třinec.

TomášShimek

Tomáš Shimek is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender who has played for several Czech ice hockey teams, including HC Kometa Brno and HC Litvínov.

PavelShimek

Pavel Shimek is a Czech former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman for several Czech and Slovak ice hockey clubs.

RomanShimek

Roman Shimek is a Czech former professional ice hockey player who played as a forward for several Czech and Slovak ice hockey clubs.

VítězslavShimek

Vítězslav Shimek was a Czech conductor and composer known for his contributions to Czech symphonic and operatic music in the early 20th century.

Shimek Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Shimek' is of Czech and Slovak origin. It is derived from the personal name 'Šimek' or 'Šimon,' which is the Czech and Slovak form of the name 'Simon.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Shimek' is primarily found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, where it originated. There may also be smaller populations with the surname in other countries with Czech and Slovak communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Shimek' include 'Šimek' and 'Shímek.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to historical factors such as political changes and economic opportunities, individuals with the surname 'Shimek' may have migrated or immigrated to other countries, particularly during periods of Czech and Slovak diaspora.