Explore the Family Name Hlavinka
The meaning of Hlavinka
Czech: from a diminutive of hlava ‘head’. Compare Hlavin.
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How common is the last name Hlavinka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hlavinka has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it held a rank of 52,500 which improved to 51,176 by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 2.52%. The count of people bearing this surname also increased from 371 in 2000 to 407 in 2010, signifying an increase of 9.7%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.14 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #51,176 | 2.52% |
| Count | 371 | 407 | 9.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hlavinka
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the Hlavinka surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.38% of all Hlavinkas, although this percentage decreased slightly to 95.09% by 2010. Over the same period, there was an emergence of those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 2.95% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those indicating two or more races, either were not represented or had their data suppressed for privacy reasons in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 95.09% | -3.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| 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% |