2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hopta
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Germanic personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Hopta. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hopta 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Hopta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hopta, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hopta
The surname "HOPTA" is believed to have originated in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the Czech Republic, during the early 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Czech word "hopt," which means "to jump" or "to hop." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was particularly agile or had a distinctive way of walking.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "HOPTA" appears in a land registry document from the town of Kutná Hora, dated 1437. In this document, a man named Jan HOPTA is listed as a tenant farmer, indicating that the name was already in use at that time.
In the 16th century, the name appears in several church records from the town of Žatec, where a family with the surname HOPTA was recorded as having lived in the area for generations. This suggests that the name had become firmly established in the region by that point.
One notable individual with the surname "HOPTA" was Vaclav HOPTA, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Plzeň in the late 16th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the export of Bohemian beer to neighboring regions and amassed a considerable fortune through his business dealings.
Another figure of historical significance was Jakub HOPTA, a Czech Protestant minister who lived in the early 17th century. He was known for his fiery sermons and his unwavering commitment to the Hussite religious movement, which played a significant role in shaping the cultural and political landscape of Bohemia during that era.
In the 18th century, a man named Josef HOPTA gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in the city of Prague. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time, and several examples of his work can still be found in museums and private collections.
One of the most prominent bearers of the name "HOPTA" in more recent history was Karel HOPTA, a Czech artist and sculptor who lived from 1878 to 1954. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in Bohemia, are celebrated for their realism and attention to detail. Several of his sculptures can be found in public spaces and galleries throughout the Czech Republic.
Another notable individual was Frantisek HOPTA, a Czech mathematician and educator who lived from 1891 to 1976. He made significant contributions to the field of calculus and was known for his innovative teaching methods, which helped to make complex mathematical concepts more accessible to students.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hopta
Among Census respondents with the surname Hopta, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hopta 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 Hopta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hopta
Hopta 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+4 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,400 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+6 bearers (+5.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,832 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.6%) | Down 5,400 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.2%) | Up 2,832 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 Hopta 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 | #144,141 | #141,309 | 2.0% |
| Count | 115 | 121 | 5.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hopta bearers went from 115 to 121 (+5.2% change). The surname moved up 2,832 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #141,309.
FAQ
Hopta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hopta?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Hopta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Hopta?
Hopta ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Hopta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Hopta.
Has Hopta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hopta went from 115 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 6 (+5.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #144,141 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Hopta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hopta, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Hopta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hopta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Hispanic (7.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). 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 Hopta (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 Hopta mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Germanic personal name. 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 Hopta (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 Americans have the surname Hopta?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.