Explore the Family Name Hlad
The meaning of Hlad
1. Czech and Slovak: nickname for a thin or poor person, or possibly for a miser, from hlad ‘hunger’. 2. Slovenian: from hlad ‘cold’, probably a nickname for a cold-mannered person, or a topographic name for someone who lived in a cold part of a valley.
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How common is the last name Hlad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Hlad" has seen a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name slid from 44,821 in 2000 to 45,253 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 0.96%. However, interestingly, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.88%, from 451 in 2000 to 473 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 5.88% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #45,253 | -0.96% |
| Count | 451 | 473 | 4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hlad
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname "Hlad". A large majority of individuals carrying this surname identify as White, with percentages increasing slightly from 98.45% in 2000 to 99.15% in 2010. No significant representation from other ethnic identities was reported for both years. There is no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either due to the absence of representation or data suppression for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.45% | 99.15% | 0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |