2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hodil
A variant of the Czech surname Hodil, derived from the verb "hodit" meaning "to throw" or "to cast".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Hodil. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hodil surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Hodil in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hodil, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hodil
The surname "HODIL" originates from the Czech Republic, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "hodil," which means "to throw" or "to cast." This surname was likely given to someone who worked as a thrower or caster of objects, possibly in a trade or craft.
During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records and manuscripts from the regions of Bohemia and Moravia. One of the earliest recorded instances was in a document from the town of Kromeriz, where a man named Jan Hodil was mentioned as a blacksmith in 1274.
In the 14th century, the name was found in the records of the city of Prague, where a family of Hodils resided in the Mala Strana district. This family is believed to have been involved in the metalworking industry, which aligns with the potential origin of their surname.
One notable figure with the surname Hodil was Vaclav Hodil, a prominent Czech painter who lived from 1537 to 1612. He is known for his religious artwork and his contributions to the Renaissance art movement in Bohemia.
Another significant individual was Katerina Hodilova, born in 1682, who was a renowned herbalist and healer in the town of Česká Lípa. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies earned her a reputation throughout the region.
In the 19th century, a man named Josef Hodil (1821-1888) gained recognition as a skilled glassmaker in the Bohemian town of Novy Bor. His works were highly regarded for their intricate designs and exceptional craftsmanship.
The surname Hodil can also be found in various place names across the Czech Republic, such as the village of Hodílov in the Pardubice Region, which likely derived its name from the presence of families with the Hodil surname in the area.
Throughout its history, the surname Hodil has been associated with trades and crafts, particularly those involving metalworking, glassmaking, and other skilled professions. While its exact origins may be lost to time, the name remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Czech Republic.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hodil
Among Census respondents with the surname Hodil, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hodil bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Hodil surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hodil
Hodil appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#118,853
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
+31 bearers (+27.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 16,076 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-26 bearers (-17.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,196 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #118,853 | 146 | 0.05 | +31 bearers (+27.0%) | Up 16,076 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -26 bearers (-17.8%) | Down 23,196 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hodil surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,853 | #142,049 | -19.5% |
| Count | 146 | 120 | -17.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hodil bearers went from 146 to 120 (-17.8% change). The surname moved down 23,196 positions in the national ranking, going from #118,853 to #142,049.
FAQ
Hodil surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hodil?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Hodil. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Hodil?
Hodil ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Hodil. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hodil.
Has Hodil become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hodil went from 146 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 26 (-17.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #118,853 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Hodil?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hodil, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hodil in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hodil appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (4.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hodil (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hodil mean?
A variant of the Czech surname Hodil, derived from the verb "hodit" meaning "to throw" or "to cast". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hodil (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Hodil?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.