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

Horna, 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 Horna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Horna in America

Horna is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Horna surname appeared 269 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 Horna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Horna 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 Horna

The surname "HORNA" is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is likely derived from the Old Czech word "horn" or "horna," which means "mountain" or "high ground." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived on or near a hill or mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the region of Bohemia, where a person named "Horna" is mentioned as a landowner. The name also appears in various medieval records from the Czech lands, often associated with rural areas and small villages near mountainous regions.

In the 16th century, the name was documented in the town of Horní Bříza, located in the Pilsen region of what is now the Czech Republic. The town's name itself means "upper birch," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Among notable individuals with the surname "HORNA," one can mention Jan Horna (1564-1627), a Czech artist and engraver who created religious works during the Renaissance period. Another significant figure was Václav Horna (1677-1736), a Czech Baroque painter and member of the prestigious Painting Academy in Prague.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition through the work of Václav Horna (1821-1887), a Czech writer and journalist who contributed to the development of Czech literature and the national revival movement. His contemporary, Josef Horna (1838-1916), was a notable Czech teacher and writer who authored several educational works.

In more recent times, the surname "HORNA" has been carried by individuals such as Jaroslav Horna (1895-1976), a Czech painter and graphic artist known for his portraits and landscapes, and Jiří Horna (born 1941), a Czech actor and theater director who has appeared in numerous films and television productions.

While the surname "HORNA" has its origins in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical ties to the mountainous regions of Central Europe remain a significant part of its etymology and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Horna

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

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 Horna 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 Horna 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 Horna was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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