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

Hobza, 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 Hobza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hobza in America

Hobza is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hobza surname appeared 159 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 Hobza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hobza 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 Hobza

The surname "HOBZA" has its origins in the Czech Republic, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "hobza," which means "a loaf of bread." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with a baker or someone involved in the bread-making trade.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in a document from the town of Kutná Hora, dated 1387. The document refers to a certain "Jan Hobza," who was a local baker. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, variations of the name began to appear in different regions of what was then the Kingdom of Bohemia. For instance, the spelling "Hobzar" was recorded in the town of Plzeň in 1543, while "Hobzyk" was found in a document from the city of Prague in 1568.

As the centuries passed, the name continued to evolve and spread throughout the Czech lands. In the 18th century, a notable figure named František Hobza (1724-1798) gained recognition as a respected scholar and priest in the town of Litomyšl.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Josef Hobza (1807-1880), a Czech writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Czech National Revival movement. His works helped to promote and preserve the Czech language and culture during a period of germanization.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Karel Hobza (1843-1917), a renowned Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague, including the National Theater and the Prague Hauptbahnhof (Main Railway Station).

In the early 20th century, Antonín Hobza (1876-1933) made his mark as a politician and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Czechoslovakia from 1925 to 1933 and played a crucial role in establishing the country's international relations after World War I.

Finally, it's worth mentioning the Czech artist and sculptor Miloš Hobza (1912-1988), whose works are displayed in various galleries and public spaces across the Czech Republic and beyond.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname "HOBZA" throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence in Czech society and culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hobza

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

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

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