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

Hutka, 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 Hutka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hutka in America

Hutka is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hutka surname appeared 113 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 Hutka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hutka 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 Hutka

The surname HUTKA originated in the region of Western Ukraine, specifically in the Carpathian Mountains. Its origins can be traced back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old Slavic word "huta," which referred to a glassworks or a foundry. This suggests that the first bearers of this surname may have been involved in the glass or metal industry.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name HUTKA can be found in a document from the Lviv region, dated 1587. In this document, a person named Ivan Hutka is listed as a resident of the village of Dolynyany. Additionally, there are records from the 17th century that mention a family of HUTKA glassmakers living in the town of Muzhylivka.

In the 19th century, several prominent figures bore the surname HUTKA. Andriy Hutka (1824-1896) was a renowned Ukrainian writer and poet, known for his works that celebrated the beauty of the Carpathian Mountains and the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Another notable HUTKA was Mariya Hutka (1853-1919), a philanthropist and advocate for women's education, who established several schools in the region.

The surname HUTKA can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe. In the late 18th century, a merchant named Jakub HUTKA was documented in the city of Krakow, Poland. Additionally, there are records of a family named HUTKA living in the Czech Republic in the early 20th century.

Throughout history, there have been several other notable individuals with the surname HUTKA. These include:

1. Yuriy Hutka (1905-1982), a Ukrainian composer and conductor who was known for his choral works and operas.
2. Vasyl Hutka (1920-1998), a Ukrainian artist and sculptor, famous for his monumental sculptures and public art installations.
3. Mykola Hutka (1935-2012), a Ukrainian linguist and lexicographer, who contributed to the development of the Ukrainian language and its dictionaries.
4. Oleh Hutka (1941-2021), a Ukrainian singer-songwriter and poet, known for his poetic lyrics and folk-rock style.
5. Kvitka Hutka (1968-present), a contemporary Ukrainian artist and painter, recognized for her vibrant and colorful artworks depicting Ukrainian folk motifs and landscapes.

While the surname HUTKA is most commonly associated with Ukraine and the Carpathian region, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of Western Ukraine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hutka

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

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

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