Explore the Family Name Halik
The meaning of Halik
1. Czech (Halík) and Slovak (mainly Halík): nickname from a noun derivative of Czech halit and Slovak haliť ‘to cover’, denoting someone who has a secret. 2. Czech (Halík): from a pet form of the personal name Havel.
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How common is the last name Halik in the United States?
The surname Halik, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a minor decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 52,403rd place to 53,538th, representing a 2.17% drop. However, the actual number of people with this surname increased slightly during that decade from 372 to 386, an increase of 3.76%. The proportion of individuals named Halik per 100,000 people also dropped by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #53,538 | -2.17% |
| Count | 372 | 386 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Halik
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Halik surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals identifying as Halik remained predominantly White (94.09% in 2000 and 93.52% in 2010), there was a notable increase in individuals who identified with two or more races, rising from 1.34% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010, a change of 132.09%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.69% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010, a decline of 23.05%. There were no individuals with the Halik surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 93.52% | -0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 3.11% | 132.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 2.07% | -23.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |