2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Holpuch
A surname potentially originating from an uncommon Slavic language or region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Holpuch. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Holpuch 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Holpuch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Holpuch, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Holpuch
The surname HOLPUCH has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have emerged from the town of Holpuch, located in the region of Bohemia. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Czech word "holý," meaning "bald" or "bare," and "puch," which refers to a protruding belly or a hunchbacked individual.
Early records indicate that the name HOLPUCH was first documented in the village of Holpuch in the year 1384. This is evident in the local parish records, which listed several families with this surname residing in the area. One notable individual from this time was Jan HOLPUCH, a farmer who was born in 1367 and lived until 1432.
During the 16th century, the HOLPUCH name appeared in various historical documents, including the land registry records of the Kingdom of Bohemia. A prominent figure was Vaclav HOLPUCH, a respected landowner and magistrate who lived from 1512 to 1583.
In the 17th century, the HOLPUCH family expanded its presence beyond the borders of Bohemia. Records show that in 1621, a group of HOLPUCH families migrated to the neighboring region of Silesia, now part of Poland. One of these individuals was Jiri HOLPUCH, a skilled blacksmith who was born in 1599 and died in 1672.
The 18th century saw the rise of a notable HOLPUCH, Josef HOLPUCH, who was a celebrated painter and artist. Born in 1725 in the town of Holpuch, his works were widely acclaimed throughout the Czech lands and are still preserved in several museums and galleries today. He lived until 1798.
In the 19th century, the HOLPUCH name gained prominence in the literary world with the renowned poet and writer, Karel HOLPUCH. Born in 1832 in Prague, he was known for his poignant works that captured the essence of Czech culture and folklore. Karel HOLPUCH passed away in 1901, leaving behind a rich legacy of literary masterpieces.
Throughout its history, the HOLPUCH surname has been associated with various occupations, ranging from farmers and artisans to intellectuals and artists. While the name may have evolved slightly in its spelling over the centuries, its roots remain firmly grounded in the Czech Republic, where it originated and flourished.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Holpuch
Among Census respondents with the surname Holpuch, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Holpuch 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 Holpuch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Holpuch
Holpuch 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+6 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,333 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+7 bearers (+6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,548 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+6.0%) | Down 3,333 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.6%) | Up 6,548 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 Holpuch 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 | #153,769 | #147,221 | 4.3% |
| Count | 106 | 113 | 6.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Holpuch bearers went from 106 to 113 (+6.6% change). The surname moved up 6,548 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #147,221.
FAQ
Holpuch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Holpuch?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Holpuch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Holpuch?
Holpuch ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Holpuch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Holpuch.
Has Holpuch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Holpuch went from 106 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 7 (+6.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Holpuch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Holpuch, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Holpuch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Holpuch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Holpuch (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 Holpuch mean?
A surname potentially originating from an uncommon Slavic language or region. 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 Holpuch (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 are called Holpuch?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Holpuch is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.