Explore the Family Name Hlavac
The meaning of Hlavac
Czech and Slovak (Hlaváč): from hlava ‘head’, applied as a nickname for an important person, a clever one, or someone with a large head.
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How common is the last name Hlavac in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hlavac experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 31,774th in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 33,499th, marking a change of -5.43%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased slightly during this period, dropping from 687 to 681, reflecting a minor decrease of 0.87%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Hlavac surname for every 100,000 people fell by 8%, moving from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #33,499 | -5.43% |
| Count | 687 | 681 | -0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hlavac
On the ethnicity front, the Hlavac surname is predominantly linked to those of White ethnicity, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.4% of people with this surname identified as White, but this percentage saw a small decrease to 96.62% by 2010. While there were no individuals with the Hlavac surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, some growth was observed within the Hispanic community. In 2000, 1.16% of people with the Hlavac surname identified as Hispanic, and by 2010, this figure had more than doubled to 2.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.62% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.35% | 102.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |