Explore the Family Name Hodak
The meaning of Hodak
1. Croatian and Serbian: from a pet form of a (South) Slavic compound personal name such as Hodislav, based on the element hod ‘to walk’ (from Old Slavic and South Slavic hoditi). 2. Slovak and Czech (Hodák): from a pet form of an old compound personal name such as Hodislav, based on the element hod ‘to do good, to please’ (from Old Slavic goditi). 3. Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): perhaps from a variant of chodak ‘clog, wooden shoe’, a metonymic occupational name for a clog maker.
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How common is the last name Hodak in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hodak has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 43,232 in 2000 to 49,824 in 2010, marking a decline of 15.25%. Similarly, the count - or the number of individuals bearing the Hodak surname - also fell by 10.62%, from 471 in 2000 to 421 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 17.65%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,232 | #49,824 | -15.25% |
| Count | 471 | 421 | -10.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hodak
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Hodak surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identifies as White. In 2000, 95.54% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 94.77% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation among those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 49.61%, rising from 1.27% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races saw a slight decrease, from 2.34% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. There were no significant changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, with percentages remaining at or near zero during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 94.77% | -0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 2.14% | -8.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.9% | 49.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |