Explore the Family Name Hnat
The meaning of Hnat
1. Czech and Slovak (Hnát): nickname for someone with long limbs, from hnát ‘long bone/limb’. 2. Ukrainian, Rusyn (in Slovakia also Hnát) and Slovak (also Hnát): from the Ukrainian, Rusyn, and eastern Slovak personal name Hnat, a short form of Ihnat ‘Ignatius’.
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How common is the last name Hnat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hnat experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The surname ranked 47,838 in 2000 and dropped to 50,659 in 2010, marking a decline of 5.9%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also showed a minor reduction, with 416 people identified as Hnat in 2000 and slightly fewer at 412 in 2010. This represents a decrease of just under 1%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 6.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #50,659 | -5.9% |
| Count | 416 | 412 | -0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hnat
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hnat surname identify as White, with 96.63% in 2000 and 95.15% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.44% to 3.64%, indicating a rise of 152.78%. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with counts remaining at zero for both years. Similarly, no individuals reported belonging to two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.15% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 3.64% | 152.78% |
| 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% |