Explore the Family Name Hrdlicka
The meaning of Hrdlicka
Czech and Slovak (Hrdlička): from hrdlička ‘turtle dove’, used as a nickname denoting someone with a mild, peaceable, or affectionate temperament, or as a metonymic occupational name for a keeper of doves.
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How common is the last name Hrdlicka in the United States?
Popularity: According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hrdlicka ranked 27,439th in popularity in 2000 and saw a slight drop to 27,678th in 2010, a decrease of -0.87%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 827 in 2000 to 869 in 2010, a rise of 5.08%. Despite this increase, the proportion of individuals with the Hrdlicka name per 100k people declined by -6.45%, from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,439 | #27,678 | -0.87% |
| Count | 827 | 869 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hrdlicka
Ethnicity: In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Hrdlicka surname identified as White, at 98.43% in 2000 and 97.47% in 2010, with a slight decrease of -0.98% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.60% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010, a change of 73.33%. The census first recorded Hispanic representation among individuals with the Hrdlicka surname in 2010, at 0.69%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Hrdlicka surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 97.47% | -0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 1.04% | 73.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |