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

Nedved, 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 Nedved surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nedved in America

Nedved is the 38155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nedved surname appeared 581 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 Nedved.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nedved 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 Nedved

The surname Nedved originates from the Czech Republic, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "nedvěd," which means "bear." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who possessed bear-like qualities or perhaps worked with bears.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Nedved can be found in the records of the town of Nové Město nad Metují, located in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. These records mention a certain Jan Nedved, who lived in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Nedved appeared in various historical documents, including parish registers and land ownership records. Notable individuals from this period include Tomáš Nedved (1620-1687), a renowned Czech sculptor and woodcarver known for his intricate religious works.

As the name spread across the Czech lands, it also took on variations in spelling, such as Nedwed, Nedvěd, and Nedwěd. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional differences in pronunciation.

In the 19th century, the name Nedved gained prominence with the birth of Karel Nedved (1846-1919), a Czech politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. Another notable figure from this era was Josef Nedved (1872-1941), a renowned Czech architect known for his Art Nouveau designs.

Moving into the 20th century, one of the most famous bearers of the Nedved surname was Pavel Nedvěd (born 1972), a former Czech professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several top European clubs, including Juventus and Lazio. He also represented the Czech national team and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Czech players of all time.

While the name Nedved has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has also been adopted by individuals of various nationalities, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. Other notable figures with this surname include Miroslav Nedved (born 1963), a Czech diplomat and politician, and Markus Nedved (born 1976), an Austrian football player.

Throughout its history, the surname Nedved has maintained a strong connection to its Czech origins, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nedved

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

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 Nedved 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 Nedved 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 Nedved was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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