Explore the Family Name Hron
The meaning of Hron
1. Czech: from a short form of Hroznata, an Old Czech male personal name. 2. Slovak: possibly a topographic name from the river Hron in Slovakia.
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How common is the last name Hron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hron has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 55,481 in terms of popularity and this fell to 61,745 by 2010, marking an 11.29% decrease. Furthermore, the count of people with the surname also dropped from 346 in 2000 to 325 in 2010. This indicates a decrease in the number of people carrying the Hron surname in the U.S., reflected in its lower proportion (per 100k) going down from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #61,745 | -11.29% |
| Count | 346 | 325 | -6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hron
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Hron surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.11% to 95.38% over the decade. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there was a small emergence of individuals who identified as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 1.54% of people with the Hron surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 95.38% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 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% |