Explore the Family Name Houfek
The meaning of Houfek
Czech: nickname from houfek ‘flock of birds’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Houfek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Houfek has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Its rank moved from 66,274th in 2000 to 64,388th in 2010, marking an upward shift of 2.85%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 10.75% from 279 in 2000 to 309 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #64,388 | 2.85% |
| Count | 279 | 309 | 10.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Houfek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Houfek surname identify as White, with percentages of 96.77 in 2000 and 96.12 in 2010. There was a minor decrease of 0.67% over the decade. In 2000, 1.79% identified as Hispanic, however, this figure dropped to zero in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 96.12% | -0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |