Explore the Family Name Hlinka
The meaning of Hlinka
Czech and Slovak: occupational name for someone who worked with clay, a potter or brickmaker (also a plasterer), from a diminutive of Czech hlína or Slovak hlina ‘clay, earth’. This surname is also found among Rusyns (in Slovakia).
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How common is the last name Hlinka in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hlinka saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 69,428, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 75,069, reflecting an 8.12% drop. The actual count of people with the Hlinka surname decreased by just 2.65%, from 264 individuals in 2000 to 257 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 10% over the same period, dropping from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #75,069 | -8.12% |
| Count | 264 | 257 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hlinka
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Hlinka surname is overwhelmingly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, 98.11% of people with the Hlinka surname identified as white, and this proportion increased slightly to 98.83% in 2010. No changes were recorded in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 98.83% | 0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |