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

Vondrak, 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 Vondrak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vondrak in America

Vondrak is the 35721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vondrak surname appeared 629 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 Vondrak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vondrak 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 Vondrak

The surname Vondrak has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Czech word "vondra," which means "wanderer" or "traveler." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who frequently traveled or migrated from one place to another.

The earliest known record of the surname Vondrak can be found in the census records of the town of Kutná Hora, located in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, from the year 1492. The name was spelled as "Vondrak" in these records, indicating that the current spelling has remained consistent over the centuries.

One notable historical reference to the name Vondrak can be found in the chronicles of the Bohemian Kingdom, where a man named Jan Vondrak is mentioned as a prominent merchant and trader during the reign of King Vladislav II in the early 16th century. This suggests that individuals with the surname Vondrak were involved in commerce and trade during that time period.

The name Vondrak has also been linked to various place names within the Czech Republic. For instance, the village of Vondráky in the Vysočina Region is believed to have derived its name from the surname, indicating that families with this surname may have lived or originated from that area.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Vondrak have achieved notable accomplishments. One such person was Václav Vondrak (1859-1925), a renowned Czech linguist and Slavic philologist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and their historical development.

Another notable figure was Karel Vondrak (1890-1956), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his intricate and detailed depictions of nature and landscapes. His works are highly regarded and can be found in various art galleries and museums throughout the Czech Republic.

In the field of literature, Božena Vondráková (1925-1997) was a celebrated Czech novelist and playwright. Her works often explored themes of human relationships, societal issues, and the complexities of modern life. She received numerous literary awards and recognition for her contributions to Czech literature.

Moving into the realm of sports, Jaromír Vondráček (born 1979) is a former professional ice hockey player who represented the Czech Republic in several international tournaments, including the Olympic Games and World Championships.

Finally, in the field of music, Zdenka Vondráková (born 1938) is a renowned Czech operatic soprano who has performed in numerous opera houses and concert halls around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Royal Opera House in London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vondrak

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

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

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