2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Horetski
A surname of Polish origin meaning "from a mountainous region".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Horetski. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Horetski 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Horetski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Horetski, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Horetski
The surname Horetski has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the regions of Belarus and Poland. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century, derived from the Old Belarusian or Polish word "hor," meaning "mountain" or "hill." The suffix "-etski" or "-ski" was a common Polish and Belarusian patronymic ending, indicating a connection to a place or a person.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Horetski surname can be traced back to a village called Horetsk, located in the Vitebsk region of modern-day Belarus. This village, situated in a hilly area, likely gave rise to the surname as a designation for people who hailed from that particular location. In some historical records, the name was spelled slightly differently, such as "Horetski" or "Horetsky."
During the 17th and 18th centuries, several individuals with the Horetski surname were mentioned in various documents and manuscripts. For example, Yan Horetski (1570-1630) was a prominent Belarusian nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Livonian War against Sweden. Another notable figure was Kazimir Horetski (1680-1744), a Polish-Lithuanian architect who contributed to the design of several churches and estates in the region.
As time passed, the Horetski surname spread beyond its initial geographical boundaries. In the 19th century, Mikhail Horetski (1810-1885) was a renowned Russian painter known for his landscapes and portraits. Coincidentally, another notable bearer of the surname during this period was Olga Horetskaya (1835-1912), a Russian writer and translator who contributed to the literary scene in St. Petersburg.
The 20th century saw the name Horetski continue to appear across various fields. One such individual was Sergei Horetski (1925-2001), a Belarusian mathematician and academic who made significant contributions to the field of differential equations. Additionally, Yuri Horetski (1948-2017) was a prominent Belarusian artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited internationally.
While the surname Horetski has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical references continue to point back to its origins in the regions of Belarus and Poland, where it emerged as a place-based surname reflecting the geographical features of the area.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Horetski
Among Census respondents with the surname Horetski, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Horetski 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 Horetski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 95
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Horetski
Horetski 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,326 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,895 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 12,326 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 4,895 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 Horetski 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 | #157,234 | #152,339 | 3.1% |
| Count | 103 | 106 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Horetski bearers went from 103 to 106 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 4,895 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #152,339.
FAQ
Horetski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Horetski?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Horetski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Horetski?
Horetski ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Horetski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Horetski.
Has Horetski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Horetski went from 103 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Horetski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Horetski, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%). 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 Horetski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Horetski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.6%), Two or More Races (3.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%). 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 Horetski (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 Horetski mean?
A surname of Polish origin meaning "from a mountainous 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 Horetski (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 Horetski?
Find out how many people are called Horetski on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.