Explore the Family Name Holubec
The meaning of Holubec
Czech and Slovak: derivative of Holub ‘dove’. Some characteristic forenames: Czech and Slovak Bohdan.
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How common is the last name Holubec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Holubec saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 65,492 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 76,029, marking a 16.09% decrease. The number of people bearing this last name also declined during this period from 283 to 253, resulting in a 10.6% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Holubec per 100k population went down by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #76,029 | -16.09% |
| Count | 283 | 253 | -10.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Holubec
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Holubec was predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.41% of those carrying the last name identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.07% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase, rising from 3.53% in 2000 to 4.74% in 2010, a growth rate of 34.28%. There were no reported instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, or those identifying as two or more races, in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 94.07% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 4.74% | 34.28% |
| 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% |