Find out how popular the last name Horky is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Horky.

Horky, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Horky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Horky in America

Horky is the 45653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Horky surname appeared 468 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Horky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Horky to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Horky

The surname Horky has its origins in the Czech Republic, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Czech word "horky," which means "hot" or "ardent," suggesting that it may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a fiery temperament or a ruddy complexion.

Horky is believed to have originated in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. It first appeared in written records around the year 1250, when surnames were becoming more common among the general population. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of medieval charters and letters from the Kingdom of Bohemia.

In the 14th century, a man named Jan Horky was recorded as a landowner in the village of Horice, located in the eastern part of Bohemia. This suggests that the name may have also been associated with this particular place name, which is derived from the Czech word "hora," meaning "mountain" or "hill."

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Horky. One of the earliest was Václav Horky (1490-1554), a Czech writer and translator who was active during the Renaissance period. He is best known for his translations of ancient Greek and Roman texts into Czech.

Another prominent figure was Josef Horky (1772-1847), a Czech mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. He was a professor at the University of Prague and a member of the Royal Bohemian Society of Sciences.

In the 19th century, there was Antonín Horky (1825-1891), a Czech painter and illustrator who specialized in depicting scenes from rural life and folklore. His works are considered important examples of the Romantic movement in Czech art.

The 20th century saw the rise of Jaroslav Horky (1917-1997), a renowned Czech actor and director who worked extensively in both theater and film. He was particularly notable for his performances in productions of plays by William Shakespeare and Anton Chekhov.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Miroslav Horky (1950-present), a contemporary Czech writer and journalist who has published numerous novels, short stories, and essays exploring themes of identity, memory, and the human condition.

While the surname Horky may have humble beginnings as a descriptive nickname or place name, it has since been borne by a diverse array of individuals who have left their mark on various fields, from literature and art to science and the performing arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Horky

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Horky.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Horky was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Horky has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Horky was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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