Explore the Family Name Dlouhy
The meaning of Dlouhy
Czech (Dlouhý): nickname for a tall person, from dlouhý ‘long’.
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How common is the last name Dlouhy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dlouhy has seen slight variations over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 34,799 in popularity with a count of 614 people bearing this name. This accounted for a proportion of 0.23 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had shifted slightly to 35,993, with an increase in the number of bearers to 623, despite a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people to 0.21. This represents a minor decline in popularity by 3.43% and a modest increase in the overall count by 1.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #35,993 | -3.43% |
| Count | 614 | 623 | 1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dlouhy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the Dlouhy surname identified as White, with a very slight increase from 95.93% to 95.99%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 18.52%, from 0.81% in 2000 to 0.96% in 2010. Hispanic representation decreased marginally from 1.95% to 1.93%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities dropped from 0.81% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 95.99% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.93% | -1.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 0.96% | 18.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |