Explore the Family Name Hronek
The meaning of Hronek
Czech: diminutive of Hron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hronek in the United States?
The surname Hronek, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, demonstrated slight shifts in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 45,651 to 48,256, a decline of approximately 5.71%, indicating that the name has become somewhat less common during this period. The count of individuals with the surname Hronek also saw a marginal decrease, from 441 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, marking a reduction of about 0.68%. As a result, the proportion of people named Hronek per 100,000 population decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #48,256 | -5.71% |
| Count | 441 | 438 | -0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hronek
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Hronek surname, again using Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no major changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Hronek surname identified as White, remaining nearly constant at 96.37% in 2000 and 96.35% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races were noted in the 2000 data at 1.81%, but appeared to be suppressed for privacy in the 2010 statistics. Similarly, the percentage of people who identify as Hispanic remained steady at around 1.13% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010. The Black community within the Hronek surname was unrepresented in the 2000 data but rose to 1.14% in 2010. No representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native was noted in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 96.35% | -0.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.14% | 0.88% |
| Black | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |