2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hubnik
A surname indicating a person of Croatian, Slovak, or Russian descent.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Hubnik. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hubnik 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Hubnik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubnik, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hubnik
The surname HUBNIK originates from the Czech Republic, with its roots tracing back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the old Czech word "hubnik," which referred to a person who worked in a forge, particularly a blacksmith or a metalworker. The name's earliest recorded appearance can be found in the town of Vizovice, located in the Moravian region of the Czech Republic.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the HUBNIK surname appears in various historical records and documents from the regions of Moravia and Bohemia. One notable mention is in the Moravian Land Records of 1567, where a Jan HUBNIK is listed as a resident of the village of Bystrice pod Hostýnem.
In the late 17th century, the HUBNIK name gained prominence when a family of metalworkers bearing this surname established a successful blacksmithing business in the town of Olomouc. The patriarch, Vaclav HUBNIK (1645-1712), was renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship and innovative techniques in metalworking.
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the HUBNIK surname continued to be associated with metalworking and blacksmithing in various regions of the Czech lands. Notably, a prominent figure bearing this name was Josef HUBNIK (1789-1867), a skilled blacksmith from the town of Vsetin, who was renowned for his intricate ironwork designs and contributions to the local arts and crafts scene.
Another noteworthy individual was Frantisek HUBNIK (1826-1892), a metalworker and entrepreneur from the town of Uherské Hradiště. He established a successful foundry and was credited with introducing innovative casting techniques, which significantly contributed to the region's industrial development.
In the early 20th century, the HUBNIK surname found its way beyond the Czech borders, as some members of the family emigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Karel HUBNIK (1901-1978), who left Moravia and settled in the United States, where he worked as a metalsmith and became known for his unique jewelry designs.
Throughout its history, the HUBNIK surname has maintained a strong association with the metalworking and blacksmithing trades, reflecting the origins of this name in the Czech lands. While the surname may have evolved and spread to different regions over time, its connection to the art of metalwork remains a significant part of its legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hubnik
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubnik, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hubnik 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 Hubnik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hubnik
Hubnik appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 758 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 758 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 Hubnik 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 | #147,253 | #146,495 | 0.5% |
| Count | 112 | 114 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hubnik bearers went from 112 to 114 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 758 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #146,495.
FAQ
Hubnik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hubnik?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Hubnik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Hubnik?
Hubnik ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 114 people with the surname Hubnik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Hubnik.
Has Hubnik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hubnik went from 112 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Hubnik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hubnik, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Hubnik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hubnik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.9%), Hispanic (3.5%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Hubnik (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 Hubnik mean?
A surname indicating a person of Croatian, Slovak, or Russian descent. 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 Hubnik (0.04 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 Hubnik?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Hubnik, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.