2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wohnoutka
A surname of Czech origin, possibly derived from the name of a town or village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Wohnoutka. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wohnoutka 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Wohnoutka in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wohnoutka, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wohnoutka
The surname Wohnoutka originated in Central Europe, most notably in the Czech lands which are now known as the Czech Republic. It is believed to have appeared during the late Middle Ages, likely around the 15th or 16th century, a time when surnames were becoming increasingly hereditary throughout Europe. The name is predominantly found in regions such as Bohemia, a key historical area within the Czech lands.
Wohnoutka is derived from the Czech language, where the root "wohn" can be traced back to words related to dwelling or living. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived in a particular type of dwelling or a specific place. The suffix "outka" is a diminutive form, implying a smaller or more familiar form, possibly indicating "little dweller" or "one from a small abode."
Records from the 16th century in Bohemia mention a Martinus Wohnoutka, born in 1560 and noted for being a landowner in the Plzeň region. A manuscript from the early 17th century mentions a Jan Wohnoutka (1598-1654), who was involved in local trade around the town of Kutná Hora, a significant mining town during that era. He was noted for his contributions to the local economy and community.
In the late 18th century, Josef Wohnoutka (1732-1791) emerged as a figure of importance. He served as a municipal officer in Prague and was known for his efforts in urban development. His work helped to modernize parts of the city, and his contributions were recognized in municipal records from that period.
Moving into the 19th century, Karolina Wohnoutka (1804-1875) made her mark as a prominent midwife in the Moravian region. Her skills and dedication to her field earned her a notable reputation, and her name appears in medical registries from that time. She was one of the first to introduce certain modern practices in childbirth to the rural communities she served.
In the 20th century, Emil Wohnoutka (1884-1963) became well known in academic circles. An accomplished historian and professor at Charles University in Prague, Emil authored numerous works on Czech medieval history. His research contributed significantly to the understanding of the region's historical landscape and its development over the centuries.
These examples highlight the Wohnoutka surname's rich history and its bearers' contributions to various sectors like trade, urban development, healthcare, and academia over several centuries. The name remains a testament to the enduring legacy and cultural heritage of the Czech lands.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wohnoutka
Among Census respondents with the surname Wohnoutka, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Wohnoutka 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 Wohnoutka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wohnoutka
Wohnoutka 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
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+11 bearers (+10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,679 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,617 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.3%) | Up 1,679 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 4,617 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 Wohnoutka 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 | #141,140 | #145,757 | -3.3% |
| Count | 118 | 115 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wohnoutka bearers went from 118 to 115 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 4,617 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #145,757.
FAQ
Wohnoutka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wohnoutka?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Wohnoutka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Wohnoutka?
Wohnoutka ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Wohnoutka. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Wohnoutka.
Has Wohnoutka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wohnoutka went from 118 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Wohnoutka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wohnoutka, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Black (1.7%). 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 Wohnoutka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wohnoutka appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.0%), Hispanic (2.6%), Black (1.7%). 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 Wohnoutka (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 Wohnoutka mean?
A surname of Czech origin, possibly derived from the name of a town or village. 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 Wohnoutka (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 Americans have the surname Wohnoutka?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.