Explore the Family Name Vojta
The meaning of Vojta
Czech and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Vojtěch, Vojtech.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vojta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vojta saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,237th in terms of prevalence, but it dropped to become the 77,264th most common surname by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 7%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 251 to 248 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #77,264 | -6.96% |
| Count | 251 | 248 | -1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vojta
The ethnic identity associated with the Vojta surname has seen some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.42% of those with the Vojta surname identified as White, decreasing to 91.94% in 2010. While the surname did not register any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more races by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 91.94% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |