Explore the Family Name Votruba
The meaning of Votruba
Czech: unflattering nickname from Czech (v)otruby ‘bran, husks’, which had the figurative sense ‘blockhead’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Votruba in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Votruba has shown a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 54,522 in 2000 to 52,169 in 2010, a positive change of 4.32%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the surname Votruba increased by 12.43%, moving from 354 to 398 during the same period. Even though these changes occurred, the proportion of Votruba per 100k population remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #52,169 | 4.32% |
| Count | 354 | 398 | 12.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Votruba
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the Votruba surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The most significant change was observed in the White ethnicity group, where representation decreased from 98.59% to 93.72%. In contrast, there were small increases identified among individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicities, with 1.51% and 3.52% recorded respectively in 2010, up from no representation in 2000. There were no reported changes for individuals identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 93.72% | -4.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |