2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Wondrash
An Anglicized spelling of the Czech surname "Vondrášek" meaning "little Andrew".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Wondrash. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Wondrash 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Wondrash in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Wondrash, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Wondrash
The surname Wondrash is likely of Eastern European origin, specifically from Slavic regions that include modern-day Czech Republic and Slovakia. The name's history can be traced back to the Medieval period, emerging from the common practice of forming surnames based on geographical locations, occupations, or characteristic traits. Wondrash may be derived from either a personal name or from a descriptive term that has since evolved in meaning and application.
In examining its etymology, Wondrash appears to have connections to the Slavic language, possibly rooted in words that describe wonder or amazement, such as чудо (chudo) in Russian and чудо in Czech. Given the linguistic tendencies in Eastern Europe, the name would have likely been adapted over time to fit the phonetic and orthographic standards of local dialects.
The surname does not appear in widely known historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, as these records were more specific to Western Europe, particularly England. However, it does turn up in regional records like parish registers and tax records from the 15th and 16th centuries in Eastern Europe. These documents occasionally reference individuals with names phonetically similar to Wondrash, indicating its sporadic presence in historical records.
The earliest recorded example of the surname Wondrash dates back to the early 16th century in Bohemia, with references to a certain Jan Wondrash, who was noted for his role as a local blacksmith. Born in 1502 and passing in 1560, Jan Wondrash's legacy represents one of the oldest known bearers of the surname.
Another historical figure includes Maria Wondrash, a peasant woman documented in the mid-1600s in Slovakia. Her family's records from 1643 often highlight her participation in local community events, such as harvest festivals and religious observances. Maria Wondrash’s mention in historical documents provides insight into the daily lives of individuals with this surname.
In the 18th century, a notable academic named Antonin Wondrash appears in university records from Prague. Born in 1721 and deceased in 1795, Antonin was known for his contributions to early Slavic linguistic studies, thus cementing the surname within the academic circles of Eastern Europe.
Moving into the 19th century, records indicate a Viktor Wondrash, born in 1854 and passed in 1919, who was active in nationalistic movements within the Austro-Hungarian Empire aiming for greater recognition of Czech and Slovak identities. His involvement is documented through various letters and publications advocating for cultural preservation.
By the early 20th century, Franz Wondrash, an artist born in 1885 and deceased in 1933, gained renown for his landscape paintings depicting rural life in what was then Czechoslovakia. His works remain celebrated in regional art galleries and have contributed to the cultural heritage associated with the Wondrash surname.
Throughout its history, the name Wondrash has seen variations in spelling, reflecting the linguistic and orthographic practices of different periods and regions. Variants such as Vondras, Ondrash, and Wondrush appear intermittently but share a common root. These evolutions of the surname underscore the rich tapestry of its historical journey from medieval times to the more modern eras. The Wondrash name has left a lasting imprint through its diverse bearers and their contributions to society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Wondrash
Among Census respondents with the surname Wondrash, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Wondrash 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 Wondrash surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.9% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Wondrash
Wondrash 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,783 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-17 bearers (-14.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,856 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 11,783 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -17 bearers (-14.7%) | Down 12,856 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 Wondrash 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 | #143,149 | #156,005 | -9.0% |
| Count | 116 | 99 | -14.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Wondrash bearers went from 116 to 99 (-14.7% change). The surname moved down 12,856 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #156,005.
FAQ
Wondrash surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Wondrash?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Wondrash. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Wondrash?
Wondrash ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 99 people with the surname Wondrash. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Wondrash.
Has Wondrash become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Wondrash went from 116 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 17 (-14.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Wondrash?
Among Census respondents with the surname Wondrash, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%). 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 Wondrash in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Wondrash appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.9%), Hispanic (5.1%). 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 Wondrash (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 Wondrash mean?
An Anglicized spelling of the Czech surname "Vondrášek" meaning "little Andrew". 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 Wondrash (0.03 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 share the surname Wondrash?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.