Explore the Family Name Hudec
The meaning of Hudec
Czech and Slovak: occupational name for a ‘fiddler’, from hudec, an agent noun derivative of Czech housti, Slovak húsť ‘to play the fiddle’.
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How common is the last name Hudec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hudec saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,744th amongst all surnames, which fell to 30,665th by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.53%. The total count of individuals with the Hudec surname also decreased from 816 in 2000 to 760 in 2010, a drop of 6.86%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also lowered from 0.3 to 0.26 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,744 | #30,665 | -10.53% |
| Count | 816 | 760 | -6.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.26 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hudec
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Hudec surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.45% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.26% in 2010. There was a small percentage who identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.33% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010. This surname was also associated with those identifying as two or more races, which saw an increase from 0.86% to 1.18% over the ten-year period. However, no individuals with the Hudec surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.26% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.63% | 12.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.18% | 37.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |