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

Hrdina, 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 Hrdina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hrdina in America

Hrdina is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hrdina surname appeared 158 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 Hrdina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hrdina 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 Hrdina

The surname HRDINA is of Czech origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It originated in the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which are now part of the modern-day Czech Republic.

The name HRDINA is derived from the Old Czech word "hrdina," meaning "hero" or "brave warrior." This suggests that the name was likely bestowed upon individuals who displayed acts of courage or bravery during times of conflict or battle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HRDINA can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of historical documents and manuscripts from the Kingdom of Bohemia, dating back to the 13th century.

Notable individuals who bore the surname HRDINA in historical records include Jan HRDINA (1520-1588), a prominent Czech nobleman and military commander who served under the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I. Another notable figure was Václav HRDINA (1630-1698), a renowned Czech architect and builder who designed several churches and castles in the Baroque style.

In the 16th century, the name HRDINA was also associated with the town of Hrdina, located in the Pardubice Region of Bohemia. It is possible that some individuals adopted the surname HRDINA as a reference to their place of origin or residence.

Among other individuals of historical significance with the surname HRDINA were Jakub HRDINA (1771-1848), a Czech writer and educator who was a significant figure in the Czech National Revival movement, and Josef HRDINA (1888-1956), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits.

Throughout the centuries, the spelling of the surname HRDINA remained relatively consistent, with minor variations such as Hrdyna or Hrdyna appearing occasionally in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hrdina

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

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

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