Explore the Family Name Hynek
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% |