Holik
A surname derived from the Czech word "Holík" meaning "little bald one" or "hairless one."
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 514 Americans carry the last name Holik. That puts it at #48,901 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 666,837 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Holik 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
514
1 in 666,837
Census rank
#48,901
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
431
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 431 bearers of the surname Holik in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 48901st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Holik, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Holik
The surname HOLIK is of Czech origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia. It is derived from the Czech word "holik," which means "a little bald man." This suggests that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone with a bald or partially bald head.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HOLIK can be found in the Bohemian census records of 1457, where a man named Jan Holik was listed as a resident of the town of Kutná Hora. In the 16th century, the name appeared in various town records and church registers across the region, often with variations in spelling, such as Holyk, Hollik, or Holick.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the HOLIK surname gained prominence in several towns and villages throughout Bohemia and Moravia. Notably, in 1687, a man named Václav Holik was recorded as a landowner in the village of Třebíč. Additionally, in the 1720s, a family with the surname HOLIK was documented as residing in the town of Jihlava.
The 19th century saw the spread of the HOLIK surname beyond the Czech lands. One notable bearer of this name was Karel Holik (1819-1889), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and genre scenes. Another prominent figure was Antonín Holik (1845-1923), a Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague and other cities.
In the early 20th century, the HOLIK surname found its way to the United States through immigration. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name in America was Josef Holik (1875-1949), a Czech immigrant who settled in Chicago and worked as a carpenter.
Other notable individuals with the surname HOLIK include Jaroslav Holik (1908-1986), a Czech chess player and author; Zdeněk Holik (1924-2001), a Czech football player and coach; and Vladimír Holik (born 1939), a Czech ice hockey player who represented Czechoslovakia in several international competitions.
It is worth noting that while the surname HOLIK originated in the Czech lands, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with variations in spelling and pronunciation due to linguistic and cultural influences.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Holik
Among Census respondents with the surname Holik, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Holik 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 Holik surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2%
- Hispanic or Latino1.6%
- Unknown or suppressed1.2%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Holik 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 | #42,912 | #48,901 | -14.0% |
| Count | 475 | 431 | -9.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.7% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Holik bearers went from 475 to 431 (-9.3% change). The surname moved down 5,989 positions in the national ranking, going from #42,912 to #48,901.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Holik
FAQ
Holik surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Holik?
The surname Holik holds position #48,901 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 514 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Holik surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Holik, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.6%). 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.