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

Hlavac, 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 Hlavac surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hlavac in America

Hlavac is the 33499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hlavac surname appeared 681 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 Hlavac.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hlavac 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 Hlavac

The surname HLAVAC is of Czech origin, originating in the historical regions of Bohemia and Moravia. It is derived from the Czech word "hlava," meaning "head" or "chief," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to a leader or prominent individual in a community.

The earliest known records of the HLAVAC surname date back to the 14th century in various historical documents from the Kingdom of Bohemia, which was a part of the Holy Roman Empire at the time. The name appears in various spellings, such as Hlawacz, Hlawac, and Hlawatz, reflecting regional variations and orthographic conventions of the era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HLAVAC name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Bohemia, dated to the year 1376. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Hlawacz," suggesting that the name was in use during the late medieval period.

During the Renaissance period, the HLAVAC surname gained prominence in the region, with several notable individuals bearing the name. Jan Hlavac (c. 1525-1599) was a Czech humanist scholar, poet, and translator who played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of Bohemia in the 16th century.

Another notable figure was Vaclav Hlavac (1629-1683), a Bohemian Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Prague and authored several works on religious subjects.

In the 19th century, the HLAVAC surname was associated with the Czech National Revival movement, which sought to promote Czech language, culture, and national identity. One prominent figure from this period was Karel Hlavac (1821-1892), a Czech writer, journalist, and politician who advocated for Czech independence and played a crucial role in the development of Czech journalism.

During the 20th century, the HLAVAC surname continued to be prominent in various fields. Milos Hlavac (1914-2001) was a Czech-born American chemist who made significant contributions to the field of polymer chemistry and received numerous honors and awards for his work.

Another notable individual was Vaclav Hlavac (1929-2012), a Czech engineer and scientist who specialized in the field of cybernetics and made important contributions to the development of computer science and artificial intelligence.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the HLAVAC surname throughout history, highlighting its enduring presence and significance in various regions and fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hlavac

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

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

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