Find out how popular the last name Halouska is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Halouska.

Halouska, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Halouska surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halouska in America

Halouska is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halouska surname appeared 103 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Halouska.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halouska to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Halouska

The surname Halouska is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Czech word "haluz," which means "branch" or "twig." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent branch or twig, or perhaps even someone who worked with branches or twigs, such as a basket weaver or woodworker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Halouska can be found in the Czech town of Kutná Hora, where a family by that name is mentioned in records from the late 1500s. The name also appears in various church records and land registries throughout the region during that time period, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "Haloushka" or "Halushka."

In the 17th century, a man named Jan Halouska (1632-1698) gained some renown as a skilled blacksmith in the village of Studená, near the town of Český Krumlov. His work was highly regarded, and his name appears in several local historical accounts from that era.

As the centuries passed, the Halouska name spread throughout the Czech lands, with notable bearers including the 19th-century poet and playwright Josef Halouska (1814-1879), whose works explored themes of Czech nationalism and cultural identity.

Another noteworthy figure was Václav Halouska (1872-1948), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague and other Czech cities in the early 20th century, including the iconic Art Nouveau-style Municipal House in Prague's Old Town.

In the 20th century, the name Halouska gained international recognition through the achievements of the Czech-American artist and illustrator Jaroslav Halouska (1919-2002), whose vibrant paintings and illustrations graced the pages of numerous books and magazines throughout his long career.

While the name Halouska may have originated from humble beginnings, referring to branches or twigs, its bearers have left a lasting legacy across various fields, from the arts and literature to architecture and craftsmanship, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Czech people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halouska

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Halouska.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Halouska was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Halouska has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Halouska was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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