2000
#114,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Voracek
A Czech surname derived from the word "vorací," meaning gluttonous or greedy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Voracek. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Voracek 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Voracek in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Voracek, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Voracek
The surname Voracek has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Czech word "vorať," which means "to plow" or "to cultivate." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely involved in agricultural activities, possibly as farmers or peasants.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Voracek can be traced back to the 14th century, appearing in historical documents and records from various regions of the Czech lands. Some of the earliest known individuals with this surname include Jan Voracek, a landowner mentioned in a deed from 1387 in the village of Blatná, and Petr Voracek, a farmer recorded in the town of Litomerice in 1412.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name Voracek began to spread across other parts of Central Europe, particularly in areas with significant Czech populations. This was likely due to migration and the movement of people during this period. Variations in spelling, such as Voratschek, Woratschek, and Worazek, can be found in historical records from this time.
One notable individual with the surname Voracek was Jan Voracek, a Czech philosopher and writer who lived from 1622 to 1690. He is known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, which were influential in his time. Another prominent figure was Karel Voracek, a Czech artist and painter who was born in 1805 and died in 1871. His landscapes and portraiture works are celebrated in Czech art history.
In the 19th century, the name Voracek gained recognition through the renowned Czech composer and conductor Vojtěch Voracek, who lived from 1819 to 1893. He was a prominent figure in the Czech National Revival movement and contributed significantly to the development of Czech classical music.
Another notable individual with this surname was Frantisek Voracek, a Czech politician and lawyer who lived from 1872 to 1938. He served as a member of the Austrian Imperial Council and later became a prominent figure in the newly formed Czechoslovak Republic after World War I.
While the name Voracek has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins remain firmly rooted in the rich agricultural history and cultural traditions of the Czech lands.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Voracek
Among Census respondents with the surname Voracek, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Voracek 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 Voracek surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Voracek
Voracek 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
#113,791
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 154
+12 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 375 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-40 bearers (-26.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 32,704 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,166 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #113,791 | 154 | 0.05 | +12 bearers (+8.5%) | Up 375 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -40 bearers (-26.0%) | Down 32,704 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 Voracek 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 | #113,791 | #146,495 | -28.7% |
| Count | 154 | 114 | -26.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -23.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Voracek bearers went from 154 to 114 (-26.0% change). The surname moved down 32,704 positions in the national ranking, going from #113,791 to #146,495.
FAQ
Voracek surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Voracek?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Voracek. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Voracek?
Voracek ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Voracek. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Voracek.
Has Voracek become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Voracek went from 154 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 40 (-26.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #113,791 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Voracek?
Among Census respondents with the surname Voracek, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Voracek in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Voracek appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.9%), Hispanic (2.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Voracek (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 Voracek mean?
A Czech surname derived from the word "vorací," meaning gluttonous or greedy. 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 Voracek (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 have the last name Voracek?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Voracek is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.