Explore the Family Name Uhlik
The meaning of Uhlik
Czech (Uhlík): metonymic occupational name from a word meaning ‘small piece of coal’; hence an occupational name for a charcoal burner.
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How common is the last name Uhlik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, Uhlik is a surname that isn't very common in the United States. In terms of popularity, it ranked 78,567th in 2010, up slightly from its rank of 79,394th in 2000. This represents a minimal increase in popularity of about 1.04%. The number of individuals bearing the name Uhlik also increased over this decade, with a count of 223 in 2000 rising to 243 in 2010, an increase of nearly 9%. Nevertheless, the proportion of people named Uhlik per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #78,567 | 1.04% |
| Count | 223 | 243 | 8.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Uhlik
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides some insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Uhlik. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as White - 97.31% in 2000 and slightly less, 96.71%, in 2010. This shows a minor decrease in the percentage of white individuals with the surname Uhlik over the course of a decade. No significant presence of other ethnicities was recorded for this surname during these census years, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races. There was no change in these categories between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 96.71% | -0.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |