2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Holubik
Originally a diminutive form of the Czech word "holub" meaning a dove or pigeon.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Holubik. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Holubik 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Holubik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Holubik, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Holubik
The surname HOLUBIK is of Eastern European origin, specifically from the Slavic regions. It is believed to have originated in the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Slavic word "holub," which means "dove" or "pigeon." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who kept or worked with these birds.
HOLUBIK is a variant spelling of the more common surname HOLUB, which is found in various Slavic languages such as Czech, Slovak, and Polish. The addition of the suffix "-ik" is a diminutive form, indicating a smaller or affectionate version of the original word.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HOLUBIK can be found in the Czech land records from the 16th century. These records often mentioned individuals by their occupation or a distinctive physical characteristic, which could have led to the adoption of the surname HOLUBIK.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname HOLUBIK was Jan Holubik (1620-1688), a Czech composer and organist who served at the Church of St. Vitus in Prague. His works were influential in the development of Czech baroque music.
Another historically significant individual was Michal Holubik (1760-1819), a Slovak writer and teacher who played a role in the Slovak national revival movement. He authored several books aimed at promoting the Slovak language and culture.
In the 19th century, a prominent figure was Frantisek Holubik (1825-1892), a Czech politician and journalist. He was involved in the Czech nationalist movement and served as a member of the Imperial Council (Reichsrat) in Vienna, representing the interests of the Czech people.
During the early 20th century, a notable individual with the surname HOLUBIK was Jozef Holubik (1885-1957), a Slovak painter and art teacher. He was known for his landscape paintings depicting the natural beauty of Slovakia.
Another individual of note was Anna Holubik (1910-1987), a Polish writer and journalist. She wrote several novels and short stories that explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of working-class people.
While the surname HOLUBIK is not as common as some other Slavic surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, particularly in the arts, literature, and politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Holubik
Among Census respondents with the surname Holubik, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Holubik 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 Holubik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 101
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Holubik
Holubik 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-16 bearers (-12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,475 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,858 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.6%) | Down 23,475 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,858 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 Holubik 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 | #148,347 | #150,205 | -1.3% |
| Count | 111 | 109 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Holubik bearers went from 111 to 109 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,858 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #150,205.
FAQ
Holubik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Holubik?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Holubik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Holubik?
Holubik ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Holubik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Holubik.
Has Holubik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Holubik went from 111 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Holubik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Holubik, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Holubik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Holubik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). 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 Holubik (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 Holubik mean?
Originally a diminutive form of the Czech word "holub" meaning a dove or pigeon. 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 Holubik (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 Holubik?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.