Havlicek
A surname of Czech origin meaning "one from a village or estate belonging to a man named Havlik".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 754 Americans carry the last name Havlicek. That puts it at #34,272 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.22 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 454,581 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Havlicek surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
754
1 in 454,581
Census rank
#34,272
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
662
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 662 bearers of the surname Havlicek in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.22 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 34272nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Havlicek, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Havlicek
The surname Havlicek is of Czech origin, with its roots tracing back to the Bohemian region of the present-day Czech Republic. The name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly derived from the Old Czech word "havlík," which referred to a specific type of bird, likely the nightingale.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Havlicek name can be found in the Liber Viridis, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This document contains records of landholdings and individuals residing in the town of Havlíčkův Brod, formerly known as Německý Brod, located in the Czech Republic. It is possible that the name originated as a reference to someone living in or near this town.
During the 15th century, the name Havlicek appeared in various historical records, including tax rolls and property deeds. Notable individuals bearing this surname from this era include Jan Havlicek, a renowned blacksmith who lived in the village of Nová Ves in the late 1400s, and Marketa Havlicek, a respected herbalist and midwife from the town of Tábor, born in 1472.
As the centuries progressed, the Havlicek name spread throughout the Czech lands and beyond. In the 17th century, a family bearing this surname settled in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Bohemia. One of their descendants, Karel Havlicek, born in 1687, became a respected scholar and author, contributing significantly to the preservation of Czech language and culture during a time of German influence.
In the 19th century, the Havlicek name gained further prominence with the birth of Karel Havlíček Borovský (1821-1856), a renowned Czech writer, poet, and political satirist. He was a leading figure in the Czech National Revival movement and played a pivotal role in shaping the Czech literary and cultural landscape.
Other notable individuals with the Havlicek surname include Jan Havlicek (1892-1964), a Czech-American architect who designed several notable buildings in Chicago, and John Havlicek (1940-2019), an American professional basketball player who spent his entire 16-year career with the Boston Celtics and is considered one of the greatest players in the team's history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Havlicek
Among Census respondents with the surname Havlicek, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Havlicek bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Havlicek surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2%
- Hispanic or Latino2.1%
- Two or more races1.4%
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2%
- Unknown or suppressed0.2%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Havlicek surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #34,272 | -0.4% |
| Count | 628 | 662 | 5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.3% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Havlicek bearers went from 628 to 662 (+5.4% change). The surname moved down 122 positions in the national ranking, going from #34,150 to #34,272.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Havlicek
FAQ
Havlicek surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Havlicek?
The surname Havlicek holds position #34,272 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 754 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.22 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Havlicek surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Havlicek, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.1%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.