Explore the Family Name Hornacek
The meaning of Hornacek
Czech and Slovak (Horňáček; Slovak also Hornáček or Horňaček): diminutive of Czech and Slovak Horňák, Hornák, and Horňak (see Hornak).
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How common is the last name Hornacek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Hornacek surname has displayed slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 68,360 to 69,170, indicating a decrease in popularity, with the change being negative 1.18 percent. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased within this same period from 269 to 284, reflecting a 5.58 percent surge. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #69,170 | -1.18% |
| Count | 269 | 284 | 5.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hornacek
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Hornacek surname identified as White, with a percentage of 94.42. This figure slightly decreased to 93.66 percent by 2010. There was no recorded population identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there were small percentages of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.11 percent) and Hispanic (1.76 percent). Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities increased from 2.23 percent in 2000 to 2.46 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 93.66% | -0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 2.46% | 10.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |