Explore the Family Name Holec
The meaning of Holec
Czech: nickname for a beardless young man, from a noun derivative of holý ‘naked, bare’ (see Holy).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holec saw a minor dip in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 91,004th, but by 2010, it had slipped to 94,311th, a decrease of around 3.63%. However, this decline did not reflect a decrease in the number of individuals bearing the name; instead, the count actually increased from 188 to 194, indicating a growth rate of approximately 3.19%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,004 | #94,311 | -3.63% |
| Count | 188 | 194 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holec
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Holec, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has remained almost entirely within the White demographic. In both 2000 and 2010, approximately 96% of the people with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.43% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Additionally, no one reported having two or more ethnic identities. Any data that may have been suppressed for privacy reasons is not included in these figures.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 96.39% | -0.43% |
| 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% |