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

Zvolenský, 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 Zvolenský surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zvolenský in America

Zvolenský is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zvolenský surname appeared 121 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 Zvolenský.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zvolenský 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 Zvolenský

The surname Zvolensky originates from the Central European region, specifically from Slovakia. The name is derived from the town of Zvolen, which is located in central Slovakia. The town of Zvolen has historical roots that date back to the early medieval period, around the 12th century, and its name is a reference to its important role as a regional center. The name Zvolen itself stems from the old Slavic word "zvol" which means "to call" or "to summon," indicating the town's function as a meeting or gathering place.

The surname Zvolensky essentially translates to "someone from Zvolen" or "associated with Zvolen." It is a toponymic surname, indicating geographical origins. In historical records, surnames like Zvolensky emerged as people began the practice of taking surnames based on the names of the places they hailed from. This custom became particularly common in Slovakia and surrounding regions between the 14th and 16th centuries.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Zvolensky are found in parish records from the late 16th century. A notable early bearer was Jan Zvolensky, mentioned in documents dating back to 1589, as a tradesman in the region of Banská Bystrica. Another early reference can be found in the 1613 registry of the town of Banská Štiavnica, where a certain Mikuláš Zvolensky is listed as a miner, reflecting the occupational diversity of people carrying this surname.

Throughout the centuries, various members of the Zvolensky family have made their mark in different fields. One prominent figure is Frantisek Zvolensky (1745-1812), a known scholar and author, who contributed significantly to Slovak literature. He was a contemporary during the Age of Enlightenment and made considerable efforts to promote education in Slovakia.

During the 19th century, the name Zvolensky became associated with various individuals involved in the national movement for Slovak independence. Karol Zvolensky (1820-1895) was a notable freedom fighter and political activist whose work influenced the future direction of Slovak self-determination. His letters and written works remain part of Slovak historical archives.

In the 20th century, one of the most recognized figures with the surname was Maria Zvolensky (1903-1982), who gained fame as a pioneering teacher and advocate for women's rights in Slovakia. Her contributions to education and social reform are still celebrated in Slovak history.

Lastly, contemporary with Maria, Martin Zvolensky (1910-1975) was a renowned composer whose musical works drew heavily on Slovak folk traditions. His compositions have been performed by numerous orchestras, and his legacy continues to influence Slovak music.

The surname Zvolensky continues to hold historical and cultural significance in Slovakia, symbolizing a connection to the town of Zvolen and a tradition of scholarly, social, and cultural contribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zvolenský

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

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

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