Explore the Family Name Hladky
The meaning of Hladky
Czech and Slovak (Hladký): nickname from hladký ‘smooth’, denoting a clean-shaven or bald man, or an easy-going person.
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How common is the last name Hladky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hladky saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hladky was ranked as the 40,465th most popular surname, while in 2010, it fell to the 42,937th spot. This represents a 6.11% decrease in rank. The actual count of people bearing the Hladky surname also dipped slightly from 509 in 2000 to 504 in 2010, illustrating a marginal decrease of 0.98%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 10.53%, going down from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #42,937 | -6.11% |
| Count | 509 | 504 | -0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hladky
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hladky, it is clear that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, this figure slightly increased from 96.46% in 2000 to 96.83% in 2010. People identifying as Hispanic made up 0.98% of the Hladky population in 2000, and this proportion grew to 1.19% in 2010, marking an increase of 21.43%. The percentage of Hladkys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 24.2%, from 1.57% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races in 2000 accounted for 0.98% but data for 2010 was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons. There were no individuals with the surname Hladky who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 96.83% | 0.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.57% | 1.19% | -24.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.19% | 21.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |