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

Volesky, 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 Volesky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Volesky in America

Volesky is the 53204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Volesky surname appeared 389 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 Volesky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Volesky 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 Volesky

The surname Volesky has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the late 13th century. It is derived from the Old Czech word "volek," which means "calf" or "young bull." This suggests that the name was initially used as a descriptive term for someone who worked with cattle or had a physical resemblance to a calf.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Volesky can be found in the Litomerice Town Book from the year 1388, where a person named "Nicolaus Voleskych" is mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the name's early spelling variations and its use in medieval times.

During the 15th century, the name Volesky appeared in various records across Bohemia, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. In the village of Petrovice, near the city of Plzen, a family by the name of Volesky is recorded as owning a farmstead in 1456. This connection to agriculture and rural life aligns with the name's original meaning.

In the 16th century, the Volesky name gained prominence with the birth of Jan Volesky (1515-1587), a renowned Bohemian theologian and reformer. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement in the region and authored several influential works on religious doctrine.

Another notable figure was Vaclav Volesky (1628-1692), a Baroque painter from Prague. His works adorned many churches and monasteries throughout Bohemia, showcasing his skill in religious art.

The 17th century saw the Volesky name spread beyond the Czech lands. In 1674, a man named Mathias Volesky is recorded as residing in the town of Pressburg (now Bratislava, Slovakia), where he worked as a merchant and trader.

As time progressed, the name Volesky continued to be found across various regions of what is now the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and neighboring areas. In the 19th century, a prominent individual named Josef Volesky (1825-1891) gained recognition as a respected teacher and advocate for Czech language education in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Throughout its history, the surname Volesky has been associated with various occupations, from farmers and artisans to intellectuals and artists. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval Czech lands, where it emerged as a descriptive term related to cattle and rural life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Volesky

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

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

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