Explore the Family Name Votava
The meaning of Votava
Czech: from (v)otava, literally ‘aftermath’, i.e. a second crop of grass or hay from the same field, after a first crop has been mown in early summer. As a surname, this may be a topographic name for someone who lived by a field that yielded two crops a year, or an anecdotal nickname.
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How common is the last name Votava in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Votava has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,956th, but by 2010, it rose to the 35,203rd spot, marking a 4.74% growth in rank. There were 569 individuals with this surname in 2000, which grew to 640 in 2010, indicating a 12.48% increase. These figures also suggest a slight uptick in the proportion per 100k from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, a growth of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #35,203 | 4.74% |
| Count | 569 | 640 | 12.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Votava
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Votava surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.19% identified as White, and this percentage grew to 97.97% in 2010, marking a 0.80% change. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.58% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010, a drop of 40.51%. Hispanics saw a slight increase from 0.88% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010, a rise of 6.82%. No significant changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 97.97% | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0.94% | -40.51% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 0.94% | 6.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |