Explore the Family Name Hutnik
The meaning of Hutnik
Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic); Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), and Czech (Hutník): occupational name from Polish hutnik, Slovak and Czech hutník ‘smelter’.
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How common is the last name Hutnik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hutnik has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 62,577 in terms of popularity and held a count of 299. By 2010, its rank dropped to 66,371 with a count of just 298 - a change representing a 0.33% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a reduction from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, reflecting a 9.09% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #66,371 | -6.06% |
| Count | 299 | 298 | -0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hutnik
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that individuals with the surname Hutnik are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.66% identified as White, though this figure fell slightly to 96.64% by 2010. The census also showed a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Hutnik surname population, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 2.01% in 2010. There was no recorded change in Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities associated with this surname between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.66% | 96.64% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |