2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Halouska
A locational surname derived from the Czech region of Halousky.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Halouska. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Halouska surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Halouska in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Halouska, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Halouska
Among Census respondents with the surname Halouska, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Halouska bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Halouska surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.1% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Halouska
Halouska appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-9 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 19,418 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,052 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 19,418 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 3,052 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Halouska surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #154,182 | 1.9% |
| Count | 103 | 103 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Halouska bearers went from 103 to 103 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 3,052 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #154,182.
FAQ
Halouska surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Halouska?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Halouska. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Halouska?
Halouska ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Halouska. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Halouska.
Has Halouska become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Halouska went from 103 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Halouska?
Among Census respondents with the surname Halouska, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Halouska in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.1% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Halouska appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.1%), Hispanic (2.9%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Halouska (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Halouska mean?
A locational surname derived from the Czech region of Halousky. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Halouska (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Halouska?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.