Explore the Family Name Holecek
The meaning of Holecek
Czech (Holeček): from a diminutive of holý ‘naked, bare, clean-shaven’ (see Holy).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Holecek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Holecek increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the name was ranked at 37,429 but by 2010, it had moved up to 35,764, a rise of 4.45%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew in this period, from 560 in the year 2000 to 628 in 2010, a jump of 12.14%. However, despite the increase in the total count, the proportion of people named Holecek per 100,000 remained steady at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #35,764 | 4.45% |
| Count | 560 | 628 | 12.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holecek
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of people with the surname Holecek identified as White in both the 2000 and 2010 census years, based on Decennial U.S. Census data. This group made up 96.07% of the Holeceks in 2000 and 95.38% in 2010. The percentage of Holeceks identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a slight decrease from 1.96% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. Notably, there was an increase in the number of Holeceks identifying as Hispanic, from 1.07% in 2000 to 2.23% in 2010. No changes were observed in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 95.38% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.23% | 108.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 1.43% | -27.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |