Explore the Family Name Hovorka
The meaning of Hovorka
Czech: nickname for a talkative person, hovorka, from hovor ‘talk, chat, conversation’.
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How common is the last name Hovorka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hovorka saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hovorka was ranked as the 33,142nd most common surname, with 651 individuals carrying the name, or 0.24 individuals per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had slipped to the 35,395th position, with a count of 636 individuals, or 0.22 individuals per 100,000 people. This represents a drop of 6.8% in rank and a decrease of 2.3% in actual count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,142 | #35,395 | -6.8% |
| Count | 651 | 636 | -2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hovorka
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the Hovorka surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.92% of all Hovorkas. However, by 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 95.75%, indicating a minor diversification in the ethnicity of those carrying the Hovorka surname. Interestingly, in 2010, the census began recording a small percentage (3.93%) of Hovorkas identifying as Hispanic. All other ethnicities recorded either zero or suppressed data for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.92% | 95.75% | -3.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |