Explore the Family Name Hornik
The meaning of Hornik
1. Czech and Slovak (Horník); Sorbian (Hórnik): occupational name from Czech horník and Upper Sorbian hórnik ‘miner’. The Sorbian surname is found mainly in a Germanized form (see Hornig). 2. Czech (Horník): habitational name for someone from Kutná Hora, which is so named for its silver mine (compare 1 above). 3. Polish: variant of Górnik (see Gornik). 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): apparently from Czech horník ‘miner’. Mining was not a traditional Jewish occupation, so this may be an artificial adoption of the Czech surname (see 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Jacek, Jozef, Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Hornik in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Hornik" has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,574th most common name and by 2010, it had moved up to 42,790th place, showing an improvement of approximately 4%. The total count of individuals with the Hornik surname also increased from 454 in 2000 to 506 in 2010, marking a growth of 11.45%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #42,790 | 4% |
| Count | 454 | 506 | 11.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hornik
The same census data provides information on the ethnicity of those with the Hornik surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals were white, accounting for 94.93%, a number that slightly increased to 96.84% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 3.30% in 2000, but this decreased to 2.17% in 2010. The minority ethnicities within the Hornik surname include those claiming two or more races, which accounted for 1.10% in 2000, but the data was suppressed in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 96.84% | 2.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 2.17% | -34.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |