2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Svatora
A Czech surname derived from Svat, meaning "holy" or "sacred".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Svatora. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Svatora surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Svatora in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Svatora, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Svatora
The surname Svatora is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic, a country located in Central Europe. It is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries.
The name Svatora is derived from the Czech word "svat," which means "saint" or "holy person." It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near churches or monasteries or had a close connection with religious institutions or practices.
While there is limited historical evidence of the earliest recorded use of the surname Svatora, it is known that it appeared in several ancient documents and records from the Czech lands. For instance, there are mentions of individuals bearing this name in the records of the city of Prague dating back to the 16th century.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Svatora was Jan Svatora, a Czech priest and scholar who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his work in translating religious texts and his contributions to the development of the Czech language.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Svatora was Václav Svatora, a Czech painter and artist who gained recognition for his religious-themed works. He was born in 1620 and died in 1689.
Another prominent individual with the surname Svatora was Tomáš Svatora, a Czech military officer and diplomat who lived in the 18th century. He served in various capacities for the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was known for his role in negotiating treaties and resolving conflicts.
The surname Svatora also found its way into the literary world, with one of the most famous bearers being the Czech writer and poet Karel Svatora. Born in 1842, he was renowned for his romantic poetry and plays that explored themes of love, nature, and national identity.
In the 20th century, a notable figure with the surname Svatora was Jaroslav Svatora, a Czech athlete who competed in track and field events. He participated in the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where he won a silver medal in the decathlon.
While the surname Svatora is most commonly associated with the Czech Republic, it has also been found in other countries, particularly those with historical ties to the region or where Czech immigrants settled.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Svatora
Among Census respondents with the surname Svatora, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Svatora bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Svatora surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Svatora
Svatora appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,004 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 4,004 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Svatora surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #150,205 | -2.7% |
| Count | 113 | 109 | -3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Svatora bearers went from 113 to 109 (-3.5% change). The surname moved down 4,004 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #150,205.
FAQ
Svatora surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Svatora?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Svatora. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Svatora?
Svatora ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Svatora. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Svatora.
Has Svatora become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Svatora went from 113 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Svatora?
Among Census respondents with the surname Svatora, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Svatora in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Svatora appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), Two or More Races (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Svatora (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Svatora mean?
A Czech surname derived from Svat, meaning "holy" or "sacred". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Svatora (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Svatora?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.