Explore the Family Name Hruza
The meaning of Hruza
Czech (Hrůza): 1. nickname from hrůza ‘horror’. 2. perhaps also from a short form of the personal name Hroznata. Some characteristic forenames: Czech Matej, Zdenek.
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How common is the last name Hruza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hruza has seen some fluctuations in popularity over a decade. The ranking of Hruza dropped from 58,999 in 2000 to 69,170 in 2010, indicating a drop in popularity by 17.24%. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 321 to 284 between these years, marking an 11.53% decline. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.12 to 0.1, which is a 16.67% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #69,170 | -17.24% |
| Count | 321 | 284 | -11.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hruza
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hruza, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows various shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Hruza surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races slightly reduced from 1.87% to 1.76%, a change of -5.88%. The percentage of whites with the Hruza surname also saw a small decrease from 94.70% to 92.25%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community showed a significant increase in the use of the Hruza surname, rising from 2.18% to 4.93%, which is a substantial 126.15% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 92.25% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 4.93% | 126.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.76% | -5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |