Explore the Family Name Houdek
The meaning of Houdek
Czech: from a diminutive of Hudec ‘fiddler’.
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How common is the last name Houdek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Houdek has experienced a slight shift over a decade. In 2000, this surname ranked 19,007 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had moved to 19,945, indicating a decrease in popularity by approximately 4.94%. However, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased from 1,326 in 2000 to 1,345 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.43%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010, marking a 6.12% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,007 | #19,945 | -4.94% |
| Count | 1,326 | 1,345 | 1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.46 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houdek
The ethnic identities associated with the surname Houdek have shown some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with this surname identified as white, constituting 96.68% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 96.13% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.90% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010, a rise of 40%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw an increase, going from 1.43% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Houdek surname who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, but there was a new appearance of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native at 0.52% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 96.13% | -0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.56% | 9.09% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.26% | 40% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |