Explore the Family Name Homolka
The meaning of Homolka
Czech: from homolka ‘(cone-shaped lump of) cream cheese’ (from a diminutive of homole ‘cone’), possibly applied as a nickname for a mild or soft person, or a metonymic occupational name for a cheesemaker, or a nickname for someone with a cone-shaped head.
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How common is the last name Homolka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Homolka saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 38,644th in 2000, it fell to 39,773rd by 2010, marking a change of -2.92. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the name increased from 538 to 552, indicating a growth of 2.6. However, when considered proportionally per 100,000 people, the usage of the name declined by 5%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #39,773 | -2.92% |
| Count | 538 | 552 | 2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Homolka
In terms of ethnic identity, the Homolka surname was predominantly associated with White individuals in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.58% of those with the Homolka surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.19% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.12% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those reporting two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 98.19% | 0.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |