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

Havelka, 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 Havelka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Havelka in America

Havelka is the 28704th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Havelka surname appeared 830 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 Havelka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Havelka 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 Havelka

The surname HAVELKA is of Czech origin, derived from the Czech word "havelka," which means "a small hook." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with hooks or as a descriptive nickname for a person with a hooked nose or a hunched back.

The earliest recorded instances of the HAVELKA surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at the time. The name is found in various medieval records, such as tax rolls and parish registers.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the HAVELKA surname was Jan Havelka, a farmer who lived in the village of Stražnice in Moravia during the late 15th century. His name appears in the local land records from the year 1487.

Another notable figure was Mikuláš Havelka, a prominent Czech painter and engraver who lived from 1548 to 1620. He is known for his religious paintings and etchings, which can be found in several churches and galleries across the Czech Republic.

In the 17th century, the HAVELKA surname gained prominence in the town of Nymburk, located in central Bohemia. One of the most distinguished members of the family during this period was Tomáš Havelka (1655-1724), a respected burgher and merchant who served as the mayor of Nymburk for several terms.

During the 19th century, the HAVELKA name spread throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and several individuals with this surname achieved notable accomplishments. One such person was Antonín Havelka (1822-1899), a Czech teacher and writer who authored several books on education and pedagogy.

Another significant figure was Jan Havelka (1839-1912), a renowned Czech architect who designed numerous buildings in the neo-Renaissance and neo-Baroque styles, including the National Theatre in Prague and the Rudolfinum concert hall.

The HAVELKA surname has also been found in various places across Europe, particularly in regions with historical ties to the Czech lands. For instance, there were individuals with this name living in the German-speaking areas of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as well as in neighboring countries like Poland and Slovakia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Havelka

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

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 Havelka 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 Havelka 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 Havelka was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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