Explore the Family Name Hladik
The meaning of Hladik
Czech and Slovak (Hladík): 1. nickname from hladký ‘smooth’ (see Hladky) + the diminutive suffix -ík. 2. occupational name for a finisher or polisher of furniture, from a derivative of Czech hladit, Slovak hladiť ‘to polish or burnish’, from hladký ‘smooth’; in Czech the word hladík is also a technical term in carpentry denoting a kind of rasp or plane.
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How common is the last name Hladik in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hladik has seen a small rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 31,464th most common surname, while by 2010 it had climbed slightly to 31,360. Similarly, the actual count of people with the surname Hladik increased from 696 in 2000 to 739 in 2010, marking a 6.18% increase. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k, there was a decrease of -3.85%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Hladik grew, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,464 | #31,360 | 0.33% |
| Count | 696 | 739 | 6.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hladik
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those who bear the surname Hladik. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though their percentage decreased slightly from 97.13% to 95.53%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, moving from 1.01% to 1.62%, marking a 60.4% change. Additionally, the category of two or more races also saw an increase from 1.44% to 1.62%. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the surname Hladik who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The Black category saw a rise from none in 2000 to 0.68% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 95.53% | -1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.62% | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.62% | 60.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |