Explore the Family Name Hlavacek
The meaning of Hlavacek
Czech (Hlaváček): from a diminutive of Hlaváč (see Hlavac). Some characteristic forenames: Czech Milos, Bohumil, Ladislav, Lubor, Milan.
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How common is the last name Hlavacek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hlavacek has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, Hlavacek was ranked 37,429th in popularity among all surnames in the United States, with an approximate count of 560 individuals bearing the name. This number increased to 596 by 2010, moving the rank up to 37,391st. However, the proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname marginally decreased by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #37,391 | 0.1% |
| Count | 560 | 596 | 6.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hlavacek
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Hlavacek surname identify as white, although there's been a slight decrease from 97.50% in 2000 to 95.13% in 2010. There's also been a notable increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.89% to 2.35%. Another interesting change is in the representation of individuals who identify with two or more races, which has more than doubled from 0.89% to 1.85%. There were no recorded individuals with the Hlavacek surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.5% | 95.13% | -2.43% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 2.35% | 164.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.85% | 107.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |