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

Hladek, 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 Hladek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hladek in America

Hladek is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hladek surname appeared 194 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 Hladek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hladek 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 Hladek

The surname Hladek originated in the Czech Republic, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Old Czech word "hlad," meaning "hunger" or "famine." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived through a period of famine or who came from an area known for its scarce resources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hladek can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the town of Kutná Hora, where a man named Jan Hladek is mentioned as a merchant. This indicates that by the 15th century, the name was already well-established in the region.

In the 16th century, the Hladek surname appeared in various records from the cities of Prague and Brno. Notable individuals from this period include Václav Hladek (1520-1588), a renowned painter and sculptor who worked on the decoration of several churches in Prague.

During the 17th century, the name Hladek spread to other parts of the Czech lands, including the regions of Moravia and Silesia. One notable figure from this time was Jan Hladek (1638-1712), a Catholic priest and author who wrote several works on theology and philosophy.

In the 18th century, the Hladek surname gained prominence in the town of Kutná Hora, where several members of the family were involved in the local mining industry. One of the most notable individuals from this period was František Hladek (1755-1825), a successful mine owner and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in the region.

As the 19th century dawned, the Hladek surname continued to be widespread in various parts of the Czech lands. One notable figure from this period was Jaroslav Hladek (1820-1887), a prominent writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement.

Throughout its history, the surname Hladek has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, clergymen, miners, and writers. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since become a well-established and respected surname in the Czech Republic and other parts of the world where Czech communities have settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hladek

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

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

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