2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hrabosky
A surname of Polish or Czech origin denoting a person from a small village or province.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Hrabosky. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hrabosky 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Hrabosky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hrabosky, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hrabosky
The surname Hrabosky has its roots in the Czech Republic, tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Old Czech word "hraboš," meaning a hamster or a small rodent. The name likely originated in reference to a person who resembled or had traits associated with these creatures, such as their burrowing habits or nimble movements.
The earliest recorded instances of the Hrabosky name date back to the late 1300s in the Bohemian region of the Czech lands. In 1387, a record from the town of Chrudim mentions a local landowner named Jakub Hrabosky. This suggests that the name had already gained recognition among the Czech nobility by that time.
During the 15th century, the Hrabosky name appeared in several medieval manuscripts and chronicles, particularly those documenting the Hussite Wars, a significant religious and political uprising in Bohemia. One notable figure from this period was Jan Hrabosky, a prominent Hussite warrior who fought alongside the legendary military leader Jan Žižka.
As the centuries passed, the Hrabosky name spread across various regions of the Czech Republic and neighboring countries. One prominent individual was Karel Hrabosky, a renowned architect born in 1756 in Prague, who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in the city's Old Town.
In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Václav Hrabosky in 1838. A prolific author and playwright, Václav's works became influential in the Czech literary canon, exploring themes of national identity and cultural heritage.
Another noteworthy figure was Ludmila Hrabosky, born in 1892, a pioneering Czech scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics. Her research on plant heredity and breeding techniques earned her international acclaim.
While the Hrabosky surname originated in the Czech lands, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, its historical roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the medieval period in Bohemia, where it emerged as a distinctive Czech surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hrabosky
Among Census respondents with the surname Hrabosky, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Hrabosky 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 Hrabosky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hrabosky
Hrabosky 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,337 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-2 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,750 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,337 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-2.0%) | Up 2,750 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 Hrabosky 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 | #158,432 | #155,682 | 1.7% |
| Count | 102 | 100 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hrabosky bearers went from 102 to 100 (-2.0% change). The surname moved up 2,750 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #155,682.
FAQ
Hrabosky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hrabosky?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Hrabosky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Hrabosky?
Hrabosky ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Hrabosky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Hrabosky.
Has Hrabosky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hrabosky went from 102 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 2 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Hrabosky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hrabosky, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Hrabosky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hrabosky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Hispanic (2.0%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Hrabosky (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 Hrabosky mean?
A surname of Polish or Czech origin denoting a person from a small village or province. 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 Hrabosky (0.03 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 Hrabosky?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Hrabosky is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.