Explore the Family Name Hulka
The meaning of Hulka
Czech (Hůlka): nickname for a tall, thin person, from hůl ‘(walking) stick, staff’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hulka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hulka has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 69,636th in popularity with a total of 263 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 67,519th with an increase in count to 292 individuals. This change represents a 3.04% improvement in rank and an 11.03% rise in count over the decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #67,519 | 3.04% |
| Count | 263 | 292 | 11.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hulka
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Hulka identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.72% in 2000 to 96.23% in 2010, indicating a small diversification within the population carrying this surname. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or Two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 96.23% | -1.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |