Explore the Family Name Hruby
The meaning of Hruby
Czech and Slovak (Hrubý): nickname from the adjective hrubý ‘rough, rude’, also ‘big, large’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hruby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hruby has seen slight fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,260th most common name, slipping slightly to 16,894th in 2010, a change of -3.9%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Hruby surname increased from 1,633 to 1,686 during the same period, marking a growth of 3.25%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of -6.56%, moving from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,260 | #16,894 | -3.9% |
| Count | 1,633 | 1,686 | 3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.57 | -6.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hruby
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those bearing the Hruby surname. The majority identified as White, at 96.75% in 2000 decreasing marginally to 96.38% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races, growing from 0.92% to 1.36%, a rise of 47.83%. Similarly, Asian/Pacific Islander representation also increased from 0.67% to 0.83%, marking a 23.88% change. Hispanic identification experienced a slight increase as well, rising from 1.10% to 1.19%, an 8.18% change. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 96.38% | -0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.36% | 47.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.19% | 8.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.83% | 23.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |