2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Valusek
A surname likely of Czech origin meaning "small valley" or "little glen".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Valusek. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Valusek 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Valusek in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Valusek, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Valusek
The surname Valusek has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bohemia, which was a part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at that time. The name is likely derived from the Czech word "valasek," which means a small ax or hatchet.
In the early records, the name was often spelled as "Valussek" or "Valusshek," suggesting that it may have been a descriptive surname given to someone who worked with axes, perhaps a woodcutter or a lumberjack. The earliest known record of the name can be found in a manuscript from the town of Litomerice, dated 1437, which mentions a certain "Jan Valussek."
One of the notable historical figures with this surname was Jan Valusek (1492-1569), a Czech theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Hussite movement. He was a supporter of the teachings of Jan Hus and was instrumental in the translation of the Bible into the Czech language.
Another prominent individual bearing this name was Vaclav Valusek (1620-1677), a Czech artist and engraver known for his intricate copperplate engravings. His work can be found in various churches and monasteries across Bohemia and Moravia.
In the 18th century, a notable Valusek was Frantisek Valusek (1738-1809), a Czech composer and musician who served as the court composer for the Prince of Liechtenstein. His compositions were widely performed in the courts of Central Europe during his lifetime.
The name also appears in the records of the town of Strakonice in Southern Bohemia, where a family of Valuseks can be traced back to the late 16th century. One of their descendants, Josef Valusek (1829-1892), was a prominent Czech politician and a member of the Imperial Council of Austria.
Another individual of note was Antonin Valusek (1866-1938), a Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague, including the Žižkov Church and the Vinohrady Theatre.
While the name Valusek is predominantly Czech, it has also spread to other parts of Central and Eastern Europe over the centuries, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring in different regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Valusek
Among Census respondents with the surname Valusek, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Valusek 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 Valusek surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.0% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.0% · 3
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Valusek
Valusek appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-9 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 20,219 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 5,293 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 20,219 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 5,293 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 Valusek 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 | #160,975 | #155,682 | 3.3% |
| Count | 100 | 100 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Valusek bearers went from 100 to 100 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 5,293 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #155,682.
FAQ
Valusek surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Valusek?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Valusek. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Valusek?
Valusek ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Valusek. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Valusek.
Has Valusek become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Valusek went from 100 recorded bearers to 100. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Valusek?
Among Census respondents with the surname Valusek, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). 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 Valusek in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.0% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Valusek appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.0%), Hispanic (8.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.0%). 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 Valusek (2000, 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 Valusek mean?
A surname likely of Czech origin meaning "small valley" or "little glen". 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 Valusek (0.03 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 people have the last name Valusek?
See how many people have the last name Valusek on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.