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

Hrenchir, 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 Hrenchir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hrenchir in America

Hrenchir is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hrenchir surname appeared 117 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 Hrenchir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hrenchir 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 Hrenchir

The surname HRENCHIR has its origins in the Slavic regions of Central and Eastern Europe, dating back to the early medieval period around the 9th or 10th century. It is believed to have derived from an Old Slavic word meaning "clay" or "potter," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as potters or clay workers.

The earliest known records of the name HRENCHIR can be traced back to the Czech lands, where it appears in various forms such as Hrenčíř, Hrenčír, or Hrynčír. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the influence of other Slavic languages in the area.

One of the notable early bearers of the name was Jan Hrenčíř, a Czech potter and craftsman who lived in the 14th century. His name is mentioned in historical records from the city of Prague, where he operated a workshop and contributed to the flourishing ceramic industry of the time.

The HRENCHIR surname also has a presence in other Slavic countries, such as Slovakia and Poland, where it may have slightly different spellings like Hrynczyr or Hrynczar. These variations underscore the surname's widespread use and adaptation across various Slavic cultures.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name HRENCHIR was Bartoloměj Hrynčíř, a Czech-born Catholic priest and theologian who lived between 1520 and 1586. He was a prominent figure in the Counter-Reformation movement and authored several religious treatises.

Another individual of note was Jakub Hrenčíř, a Czech architect and builder who lived from 1610 to 1677. He is credited with designing and constructing several churches and public buildings in the Baroque style, leaving a lasting architectural legacy in the region.

Additionally, the HRENCHIR surname has been associated with various place names in Central and Eastern Europe, such as the village of Hrynčír in present-day Slovakia, which likely took its name from an early settler or landowner bearing the surname.

As the centuries passed, the HRENCHIR surname continued to spread and evolve, with bearers contributing to various fields, including arts, sciences, and literature. While the name may not be as widely recognized today, its historical significance lies in its connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Slavic regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hrenchir

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

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

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