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

Vodicka, 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 Vodicka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vodicka in America

Vodicka is the 39555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vodicka surname appeared 556 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 Vodicka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vodicka 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 Vodicka

The surname Vodicka is of Czech origin, derived from the Czech word "vodič" meaning "guide" or "leader." It is believed to have emerged in the 13th or 14th century as a descriptive surname, likely given to individuals who worked as guides or leaders in various occupations or positions.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Vodicka can be traced back to historical records from the Czech lands, which were part of the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages. It is possible that the name may have appeared in old manuscripts or documents from that period, although specific references are difficult to pinpoint due to the age and scarcity of such records.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Vodicka was Jan Vodicka, a Czech scholar and philosopher who lived in the 15th century. He is known for his contributions to the field of logic and his work in defending the teachings of Jan Hus, a prominent Czech religious reformer.

In the 17th century, the name Vodicka appeared in various records from the region of Bohemia, which was part of the Habsburg Monarchy at the time. One notable figure from this period was Václav Vodicka, a Czech composer and organist who lived from 1619 to 1679. He is remembered for his contributions to the development of Czech baroque music.

During the 19th century, the surname Vodicka gained more prominence in the Czech lands, which were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. One prominent individual with this name was Jaroslav Vodicka, a Czech writer and literary critic who lived from 1861 to 1932. He is known for his works on Czech literature and his contributions to the development of literary theory.

Another notable figure with the surname Vodicka was Milada Vodicková, a Czech tennis player who competed in the early 20th century. She was born in 1888 and represented Bohemia in various international tennis tournaments, including the Wimbledon Championships.

It is worth noting that the surname Vodicka may have variations in spelling, such as Vodička or Vodiczka, due to regional differences or historical changes in orthography. Additionally, the name may have been associated with particular place names or locations within the Czech lands, although specific references are difficult to find in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vodicka

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

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

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