2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vosejpka
A regionalized Bohemian form of the occupational surname meaning "wagon builder."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Vosejpka. 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 Vosejpka 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 Vosejpka 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 Vosejpka, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vosejpka
The surname VOSEJPKA is believed to have originated in Bohemia, a region of the modern-day Czech Republic, during the late 15th century. It is thought to have derived from the Czech words "voz" meaning "wagon" or "cart," and "jpka," a diminutive suffix suggesting a connection to a person or occupation related to wagons or carts.
Some of the earliest records of this surname can be found in medieval Bohemian census records and tax rolls from the 16th century, where various spellings such as "Vozjpka," "Vosjpka," and "Vosejpka" appear. The name may have referred to individuals who crafted or repaired wagons and carts, or perhaps those who transported goods via these modes of transport.
In the 17th century, the name appears in church records from the town of Litomerice, where a record from 1632 mentions a Vaclav VOSEJPKA who was a local tradesman. Another notable figure from this era was Jan VOSEJPKA, born in 1664 in the village of Dobronice, who served as a magistrate and town councillor.
During the 18th century, the VOSEJPKA name spread across Bohemia, with several families bearing this surname residing in the cities of Prague, Pilsen, and Chrudim. A prominent individual from this period was Frantisek VOSEJPKA (1712-1786), a respected scholar and professor of philosophy at Charles University in Prague.
In the 19th century, the name VOSEJPKA can be found in various records from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which included Bohemia at the time. One notable figure was Karel VOSEJPKA (1824-1899), a renowned artist and painter who specialized in landscapes and portraits of the Bohemian countryside.
Another significant individual bearing this surname was Jaroslav VOSEJPKA (1868-1932), a pioneering engineer and inventor who developed early designs for tractors and agricultural machinery, which likely drew inspiration from his surname's connection to wagons and carts.
While the VOSEJPKA name may have originated from humble beginnings, its rich history and diverse individuals who bore this surname have contributed to its enduring legacy in the Czech Republic and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vosejpka
Among Census respondents with the surname Vosejpka, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vosejpka 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 Vosejpka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.5% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vosejpka
Vosejpka 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+14 bearers (+12.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,307 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-9 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,046 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+12.8%) | Up 4,307 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 10,046 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 Vosejpka 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 | #136,449 | #146,495 | -7.4% |
| Count | 123 | 114 | -7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vosejpka bearers went from 123 to 114 (-7.3% change). The surname moved down 10,046 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #146,495.
FAQ
Vosejpka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vosejpka?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Vosejpka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Vosejpka?
Vosejpka 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 Vosejpka. 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 Vosejpka.
Has Vosejpka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vosejpka went from 123 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Vosejpka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vosejpka, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Vosejpka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.5% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vosejpka appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.5%), Hispanic (2.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Vosejpka (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 Vosejpka mean?
A regionalized Bohemian form of the occupational surname meaning "wagon builder." 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 Vosejpka (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 Vosejpka?
Want to know how many people have the last name Vosejpka? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.