2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Hanzlick
A German surname indicating an origin from the town of Hanzlicken.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Hanzlick. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hanzlick 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Hanzlick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hanzlick, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Black (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hanzlick
The surname Hanzlick is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic, likely during the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Czech word "hanza," which means "merchant" or "trader," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in commerce or trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Hanzlick name can be found in the Liber Viridis, a historical manuscript from the town of Chrudim in the Czech Republic, dated around 1367. This document mentions a certain Jakub Hanzlick, who was a respected merchant and landowner in the region.
During the 15th century, the Hanzlick name appeared in various records and documents across Bohemia, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire at the time. Notably, Jan Hanzlick, born in 1432, was a prominent cleric and scholar who served as the rector of the University of Prague.
As the name spread across Central Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Hanslick, Hanzlik, and Hanzlicek. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic differences.
In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the Hanzlick surname was Eduard Hanzlick, a Czech composer and organist born in 1840. His works, including liturgical music and organ compositions, were widely performed and acclaimed during his lifetime.
Another individual of historical significance was Karel Hanzlick, born in 1865, who was a renowned Czech architect and urban planner. He designed several notable buildings in Prague, including the Lucerna Palace and the Adria Palace.
It is worth mentioning that the Hanzlick name has also been associated with various places and locations throughout Central Europe. For example, Hanzlicka was a village in the former Czechoslovakia, now located in the Czech Republic, which may have derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the Hanzlick surname.
While the Hanzlick name has its roots in the Czech Republic and neighboring regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical origins and earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the Czech lands and the broader Central European region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hanzlick
Among Census respondents with the surname Hanzlick, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Black (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Hanzlick 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 Hanzlick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.6% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 8
- Black or African American4.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hanzlick
Hanzlick 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
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-21 bearers (-17.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 30,915 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+16 bearers (+15.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,442 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -21 bearers (-17.2%) | Down 30,915 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.8%) | Up 15,442 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 Hanzlick 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 | #159,712 | #144,270 | 9.7% |
| Count | 101 | 117 | 15.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 30.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hanzlick bearers went from 101 to 117 (+15.8% change). The surname moved up 15,442 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #144,270.
FAQ
Hanzlick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hanzlick?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Hanzlick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Hanzlick?
Hanzlick ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 117 people with the surname Hanzlick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Hanzlick.
Has Hanzlick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hanzlick went from 101 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 16 (+15.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Hanzlick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hanzlick, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Black (4.3%). 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 Hanzlick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.6% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hanzlick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.6%), Hispanic (6.8%), Black (4.3%). 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 Hanzlick (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 Hanzlick mean?
A German surname indicating an origin from the town of Hanzlicken. 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 Hanzlick (0.04 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 people share the surname Hanzlick?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.