2000
#45,078
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 448
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.17
Very Rare Last name
Nedved
A surname formed from a dialectal Czech version of the word "neděle" meaning Sunday.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 708 Americans carry the last name Nedved. That puts it at #38,609 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.21 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 484,116 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Nedved 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
708
1 in 484,116
Census rank
#38,609
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
617
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 617 bearers of the surname Nedved in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.21 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 38609th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Nedved, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Nedved
The surname Nedved originates from the Czech Republic, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "nedvěd," which means "bear." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who possessed bear-like qualities or perhaps worked with bears.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Nedved can be found in the records of the town of Nové Město nad Metují, located in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. These records mention a certain Jan Nedved, who lived in the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, the name Nedved appeared in various historical documents, including parish registers and land ownership records. Notable individuals from this period include Tomáš Nedved (1620-1687), a renowned Czech sculptor and woodcarver known for his intricate religious works.
As the name spread across the Czech lands, it also took on variations in spelling, such as Nedwed, Nedvěd, and Nedwěd. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional differences in pronunciation.
In the 19th century, the name Nedved gained prominence with the birth of Karel Nedved (1846-1919), a Czech politician and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. Another notable figure from this era was Josef Nedved (1872-1941), a renowned Czech architect known for his Art Nouveau designs.
Moving into the 20th century, one of the most famous bearers of the Nedved surname was Pavel Nedvěd (born 1972), a former Czech professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several top European clubs, including Juventus and Lazio. He also represented the Czech national team and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Czech players of all time.
While the name Nedved has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has also been adopted by individuals of various nationalities, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. Other notable figures with this surname include Miroslav Nedved (born 1963), a Czech diplomat and politician, and Markus Nedved (born 1976), an Austrian football player.
Throughout its history, the surname Nedved has maintained a strong connection to its Czech origins, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nedved
Among Census respondents with the surname Nedved, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Nedved 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 Nedved surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 570
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 22
- Two or more races2.8% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Nedved
Nedved 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
#38,155
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 581
+133 bearers (+29.7%)
Per 100,000 0.20
Rank movement Up 6,923 places
2020
#38,609
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 617
+36 bearers (+6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.21
Rank movement Down 454 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #45,078 | 448 | 0.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #38,155 | 581 | 0.20 | +133 bearers (+29.7%) | Up 6,923 places |
| 2020 | #38,609 | 617 | 0.21 | +36 bearers (+6.2%) | Down 454 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 Nedved 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 | #38,155 | #38,609 | -1.2% |
| Count | 581 | 617 | 6.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.20 | 0.21 | 3.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Nedved bearers went from 581 to 617 (+6.2% change). The surname moved down 454 positions in the national ranking, going from #38,155 to #38,609.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Nedved
FAQ
Nedved surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Nedved?
Name Census estimates that about 708 living Americans carry the surname Nedved. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 484,116 residents.
How common is Nedved?
Nedved ranks #38,609 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.21 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 617 people with the surname Nedved. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (708), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.21 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.21 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 Nedved.
Has Nedved become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Nedved went from 581 recorded bearers to 617. That is an increase of 36 (+6.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #38,155 to #38,609.
What does the Census say about the background of Nedved?
Among Census respondents with the surname Nedved, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Nedved in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (570 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Nedved appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Nedved (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 Nedved mean?
A surname formed from a dialectal Czech version of the word "neděle" meaning Sunday. 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 Nedved (0.21 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 have the surname Nedved?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.