Explore the Family Name Stehlik
The meaning of Stehlik
Czech and Slovak (Stehlík): from stehlík ‘goldfinch’, most probably a nickname for a person with bright yellow hair. Some characteristic forenames: Czech and Slovak Jaroslav, Ladislav, Milos.
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How common is the last name Stehlik in the United States?
The surname Stehlik saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, Stehlik was ranked as the 28,049th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen in rank to 27,164th, an increase of 3.16 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew over this period, from 804 people in 2000 to 891 in 2010 - a rise of approximately 10.82 percent. However, as a proportion of the overall population per 100,000 individuals, the name's prevalence remained steady at 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,049 | #27,164 | 3.16% |
| Count | 804 | 891 | 10.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stehlik
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals bearing the Stehlik surname identify as White - 95.77 percent in 2000, with a slight increase to 95.85 percent in 2010. There were small increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.74 percent to 1.91 percent) and Black (from 0 to 0.56 percent). Interestingly, the category of Asian/Pacific Islander appeared in 2010 with 0.67 percent, while no individuals identified within that ethnicity in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of Stehliks identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.87 percent to 1.01 percent during the same decade, a change of -45.99 percent. There was no reported change for American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 95.85% | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.91% | 9.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.01% | -45.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |