Explore the Family Name Horky
The meaning of Horky
Czech (Horký, Hořký): nickname from horký ‘hot’ or hořký ‘bitter’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Horky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Horky has experienced a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 41,448 in terms of popularity and had a count of 495. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 45,653 with a count of 468, marking a decrease of about 10.15% in rank and 5.45% in count. The proportion of people with the Horky surname also decreased from 0.18 per 100k in 2000 to 0.16 per 100k in 2010, a decline of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #45,653 | -10.15% |
| Count | 495 | 468 | -5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Horky
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Horky surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.16% of those with the surname identified as White, but this percentage slightly fell to 94.23% by 2010. A notable change was seen in the Hispanic population with the Horky surname, which increased from 2.02% in 2000 to 4.49% in 2010, a significant jump of 122.28%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black and bearing the Horky surname dropped to 0% in 2010 from 1.01% in 2000. There were no changes in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 94.23% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 4.49% | 122.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |