2000
#116,835
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Vojtek
A surname derived from a Czech diminutive form of the name Vojtěch.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Vojtek. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vojtek 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Vojtek in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vojtek, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Black (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vojtek
The surname VOJTEK is of Czech origin, tracing its roots back to the 9th century in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. The name is derived from the Old Czech word "vojtěch," which means "more warlike" or "more victorious in war."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VOJTEK can be found in the Chronica Bohemorum, a 14th-century chronicle written by Přibík Pulkava of Radenín, which mentions a nobleman named Vojtěch z Vojtkova (Vojtek of Vojtkova) who lived in the 12th century.
The name VOJTEK is also associated with several notable historical figures, including Saint Adalbert of Prague (c. 939-997), also known as Vojtěch, who was a Bohemian missionary and the second Bishop of Prague. He is revered as a patron saint of Bohemia, Poland, Hungary, and Prussia.
Another prominent individual with the surname VOJTEK was Jan Vojtěch Pötzl (1803-1883), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his portraits and historical scenes. His works can be found in various galleries and museums throughout the Czech Republic.
In the 19th century, the name VOJTEK gained recognition through the works of Josef Vojtek Frič (1829-1890), a Czech botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in South America.
The surname VOJTEK also has connections to the world of literature, with the Czech writer and journalist Karel Vojtek (1877-1945) being a notable figure. He was known for his satirical works and critical essays on social and political issues of his time.
Another individual with the surname VOJTEK who left a lasting impact was Jindřich Vojtek (1913-1989), a Czech actor and director who worked in both theater and film. He is remembered for his performances in several classic Czech movies and his contributions to the development of theater in the country.
While the surname VOJTEK has its origins in the Czech lands, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the history and culture of the Czech people, and it continues to be a proud reminder of their rich heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vojtek
Among Census respondents with the surname Vojtek, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Black (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Vojtek 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 Vojtek surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.3% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino6.2% · 7
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vojtek
Vojtek 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
-13 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,877 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-12 bearers (-9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,509 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,835 | 138 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 17,877 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.6%) | Down 12,509 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 Vojtek 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 | #134,712 | #147,221 | -9.3% |
| Count | 125 | 113 | -9.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vojtek bearers went from 125 to 113 (-9.6% change). The surname moved down 12,509 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #147,221.
FAQ
Vojtek surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vojtek?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Vojtek. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Vojtek?
Vojtek ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Vojtek. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Vojtek.
Has Vojtek become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vojtek went from 125 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Vojtek?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vojtek, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and Black (2.7%). 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 Vojtek in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vojtek appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.3%), Hispanic (6.2%), Black (2.7%). 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 Vojtek (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 Vojtek mean?
A surname derived from a Czech diminutive form of the name Vojtěch. 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 Vojtek (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 are called Vojtek?
See how many people are called Vojtek on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.