Explore the Family Name Hynek
The meaning of Hynek
Czech: from a Czech pet form of the German personal name Heinrich (see Henry).
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How common is the last name Hynek in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hynek saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 25,945th in popularity but dropped to the 26,339th position in 2010, representing a change of -1.52%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 889 to 927, an increase of 4.27%. The proportion of the population carrying this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 6.06%, from 0.33 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,945 | #26,339 | -1.52% |
| Count | 889 | 927 | 4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hynek
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Hynek, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that a large majority of individuals with this name identify as White, at 97.41% in 2000 and 96.87% in 2010. A small percentage identify as Hispanic, with an increase from 1.24% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. There was also an increase in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, from 0.90% in 2000 to 1.19% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 96.87% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.73% | 39.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.19% | 32.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |