2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Voitik
A surname of Ukrainian origin, potentially derived from the word "voity" meaning "to lead" or "to rule".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Voitik. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Voitik 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Voitik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Voitik, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Voitik
The surname "VOITIK" originates from the Czech Republic, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Czech word "vojtěch," which means "soldier" or "warrior." The name likely originated in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of medieval documents and charters from the Kingdom of Bohemia. This document, dated around 1180, mentions a person named "Vojtik" as a landowner in the village of Bílovice.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name "VOITIK" began to appear more frequently in various records and documents across Bohemia and Moravia. It is possible that some variations of the spelling, such as "Voytik" or "Vojtik," were also used at that time.
One notable individual with this surname was Jan VOITIK, a Czech knight who fought in the Hussite Wars during the early 15th century. He was born around 1390 in the town of Příbram and was known for his bravery on the battlefield.
Another historical figure was Václav VOITIK, a Czech physician and scholar who lived in the 16th century. Born in 1510 in Prague, he studied at the University of Prague and later became a renowned physician and author, publishing several medical treatises during his lifetime.
In the 17th century, the name "VOITIK" was also associated with the village of Vojtěchov, located in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. This village likely derived its name from the surname, indicating that there may have been a prominent VOITIK family residing there during that period.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name continued to be present in various Czech regions, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such person was Antonín VOITIK, a Czech composer and musician who lived from 1770 to 1842. He was known for his contributions to the development of Czech classical music.
Another individual of note was Marie VOITIKOVÁ, a Czech writer and poet who lived from 1822 to 1890. Her works often explored themes of Czech national identity and the struggles of women in the 19th century.
Throughout its history, the surname "VOITIK" has maintained a strong presence in the Czech Republic and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including knights, scholars, artists, and writers. While the name may have evolved in spelling over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the early days of the Kingdom of Bohemia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Voitik
Among Census respondents with the surname Voitik, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Voitik 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 Voitik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 111
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Voitik
Voitik 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+5 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,384 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+12 bearers (+11.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,840 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.9%) | Down 4,384 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.2%) | Up 9,840 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 Voitik 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 | #152,628 | #142,788 | 6.4% |
| Count | 107 | 119 | 11.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Voitik bearers went from 107 to 119 (+11.2% change). The surname moved up 9,840 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #142,788.
FAQ
Voitik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Voitik?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Voitik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Voitik?
Voitik ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Voitik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Voitik.
Has Voitik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Voitik went from 107 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 12 (+11.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Voitik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Voitik, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Black (1.7%). 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 Voitik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Voitik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Black (1.7%). 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 Voitik (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 Voitik mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin, potentially derived from the word "voity" meaning "to lead" or "to rule". 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 Voitik (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 people share the surname Voitik?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.