Explore the Family Name Lhotka
The meaning of Lhotka
Czech: habitational name from any of numerous small places called Lhotka, named with a diminutive of Old Czech lhota ‘time period, trial period’, modern Czech lhůta. In medieval times this term was used to name a newly founded village in a forested area which, for a stipulated period of time was free from the obligation to pay taxes.
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How common is the last name Lhotka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lhotka has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 59,453 in 2000, it dropped to a rank of 61,585 in 2010, representing a change of -3.59%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 318 to 326, marking a 2.52% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of -8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #61,585 | -3.59% |
| Count | 318 | 326 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lhotka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the Lhotka surname identified as White, with an increase from 91.82% in 2000 to 92.64% in 2010. The data was suppressed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black ethnicities. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by -9.11%, shifting from 4.72% to 4.29%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also saw a minor decline of -2.55%, reducing from 1.57% to 1.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.82% | 92.64% | 0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 4.72% | 4.29% | -9.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.57% | 1.53% | -2.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |