Explore the Family Name Hrbek
The meaning of Hrbek
Czech: descriptive name for a hunchback, from a diminutive of hrb ‘hump’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hrbek in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hrbek has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 58,553 and by 2010, it moved to a rank of 59,901, marking a decrease of 2.3%. The total count for the surname increased from 324 in 2000 to 337 in 2010, an increase of 4.01%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #59,901 | -2.3% |
| Count | 324 | 337 | 4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hrbek
Ethnic identity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census suggest that the majority of individuals with the Hrbek surname identify as white. In 2000, 97.53% identified as white, which slightly decreased to 96.14% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic with this surname, moving from 1.54% in 2000 to 3.26% in 2010, a change of 111.69%. There were no reported cases of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 96.14% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 3.26% | 111.69% |
| 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% |