Find out how popular the last name Kvidera is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kvidera.

Kvidera, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kvidera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kvidera in America

Kvidera is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kvidera surname appeared 211 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kvidera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kvidera to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kvidera

The surname Kvidera is of Czech origin, originating in the region of Bohemia during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old Czech word "kvider," which means "blossoming" or "blooming." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a flowering meadow or garden.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kvidera can be found in the Liber Vetustissimus, a medieval manuscript dating back to the late 13th century. The manuscript mentions a "Johannes Kvidera" from the town of Stare Mesto, located in what is now modern-day Prague.

During the 14th century, the name Kvidera appeared in various records across Bohemia, often associated with small villages or hamlets. One notable example is the village of Kviderov, which likely took its name from a prominent Kvidera family residing there.

In the 15th century, a man named Jan Kvidera (c. 1420-1489) gained fame as a skilled blacksmith and metalworker. His intricate ironwork can still be seen adorning several churches and buildings in Prague, including the iconic St. Vitus Cathedral.

Another prominent individual with the surname Kvidera was Karel Kvidera (1671-1734), a Czech composer and organist who served in the court of Prince Adam Franz von Schwarzenberg. Kvidera's compositions, which blended elements of Baroque and folk music, were widely performed throughout Bohemia during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Kvidera surname gained recognition with the birth of Jaroslav Kvidera (1834-1908), a Czech journalist and political activist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. Kvidera's writings and speeches advocated for greater autonomy for the Czech lands within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

It is worth noting that variations of the spelling, such as "Kvidera" and "Kviderna," can be found in historical records, likely due to regional dialects and the evolution of the Czech language over time.

While the Kvidera surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Czech surnames, it holds a rich history that spans centuries and has been borne by notable individuals in various fields, from the arts to politics and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kvidera

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kvidera.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kvidera was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kvidera has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kvidera was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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