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

Vosika, 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 Vosika surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vosika in America

Vosika is the 58735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vosika surname appeared 345 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 Vosika.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vosika 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 Vosika

The surname "VOSIKA" is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Czech word "vosika," which means "little wasp" or "hornet." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their stinging personality or sharp wit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "VOSIKA" can be found in a document from the town of Cesky Krumlov, dated 1582. This document mentions a man named Jan VOSIKA, who was a local tradesman. Another early reference is from 1612, when a woman named Katerina VOSIKA was recorded in the parish records of the town of Klatovy.

During the 17th century, the name "VOSIKA" began to spread to other parts of the Czech lands, including the regions of Bohemia and Moravia. In 1654, a man named Vaclav VOSIKA was listed as a resident of the village of Lipnice, near the city of Brno. There are also records of a family with the surname "VOSIKA" living in the town of Litomerice in the late 1600s.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname "VOSIKA" was Jan VOSIKA, a Czech painter who lived from 1720 to 1789. He is known for his religious paintings and frescoes, which can be found in several churches and monasteries throughout the Czech Republic.

Another notable figure was Frantisek VOSIKA, a Czech writer and journalist who was born in 1832 and died in 1901. He was a prolific author and contributed to several Czech-language newspapers and magazines during the 19th century.

In the early 20th century, a man named Josef VOSIKA (1877-1946) gained recognition as a Czech politician and member of the Czechoslovak National Assembly. He was also a prominent figure in the Sokol movement, which promoted physical fitness and nationalism.

Another individual with the surname "VOSIKA" was Vaclav VOSIKA (1892-1972), a Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague and other cities during the 1920s and 1930s. Some of his works include the Sokol building in Prague's Zizkov district and the St. Nicholas Church in the town of Louny.

One of the more recent notable individuals with the surname "VOSIKA" was Karel VOSIKA (1920-2004), a Czech actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career. He is particularly remembered for his roles in several popular Czech comedies from the 1960s and 1970s.

While the surname "VOSIKA" is not as common as some other Czech surnames, it has a long and interesting history that can be traced back to the 16th century. Its origins and meaning provide a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Czech Republic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vosika

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

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

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