Explore the Family Name Hlavin
The meaning of Hlavin
Czech (Hlavín): from a derivative of hlava ‘head’, a nickname for someone with a particularly large or otherwise remarkable head.
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How common is the last name Hlavin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hlavin has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 72,466th in 2000 to 81,181st in 2010, representing a decrease of about 12.03 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by roughly 6.8 percent during this period, going from 250 to 233 people. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 individuals in the population dropping slightly, from 0.09 to 0.08 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #81,181 | -12.03% |
| Count | 250 | 233 | -6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hlavin
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hlavin, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows primarily white affiliations. In 2000, 98 percent of individuals with this surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to around 93.99 percent in 2010. The data also denotes some diversification in the ethnicity associated with this surname over the decade. There was an emergence of Hispanic representation at 3.43 percent and those identifying with two or more races at 2.58 percent in 2010. However, it's important to note that there were no reported affiliations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 93.99% | -4.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |