2000
#99,214
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 169
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Hvizdos
A surname of Slovak origin meaning "to whistle" or "whistler".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 211 Americans carry the last name Hvizdos. That puts it at #103,857 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,624,428 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hvizdos 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
211
1 in 1,624,428
Census rank
#103,857
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
184
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 184 bearers of the surname Hvizdos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 103857th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hvizdos, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hvizdos
The surname HVIZDOS is of Slovakian origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It likely originated in the central region of Slovakia, particularly in the areas around the cities of Banská Bystrica and Zvolen. The name is believed to be derived from the Slovakian word "hvizd," which means "whistle" or "hiss," suggesting a possible connection to an ancestor's occupation or a distinctive physical trait.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name HVIZDOS can be found in the parish records of the village of Brezno, dated 1624. The entry refers to a certain Ján HVIZDOS, a local farmer. In the 17th century, the name appears in various land registry documents from the towns of Hnúšťa and Kremnica, indicating the presence of HVIZDOS families in these areas.
In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the name HVIZDOS was Juraj HVIZDOS (1725-1788), a renowned woodcarver and sculptor from the town of Banská Bystrica. His intricate woodcarvings adorned many churches and noble households in the region, and some of his works are still preserved in local museums.
The 19th century saw the HVIZDOS name spread beyond the borders of Slovakia. In 1842, a certain Michal HVIZDOS (1812-1879) emigrated from the village of Telgárt to the United States, settling in the state of Pennsylvania. He became one of the earliest known HVIZDOS immigrants to the New World.
Another prominent individual with the surname HVIZDOS was Anna HVIZDOSOVÁ (1858-1938), a renowned Slovak folklorist and educator. She dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of her homeland, publishing numerous books and articles on Slovak folklore, traditional songs, and customs.
In the early 20th century, the name HVIZDOS gained recognition in the field of literature with the work of Ján HVIZDOŠ (1887-1963), a Slovak poet and playwright. His literary works, which often explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the common people, earned him widespread acclaim and numerous accolades.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname HVIZDOS throughout history, a name that has its roots firmly planted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of Slovakia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hvizdos
Among Census respondents with the surname Hvizdos, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Hvizdos 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 Hvizdos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 184
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hvizdos
Hvizdos 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
#95,545
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 191
+22 bearers (+13.0%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 3,669 places
2020
#103,857
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 184
-7 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 8,312 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #99,214 | 169 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #95,545 | 191 | 0.06 | +22 bearers (+13.0%) | Up 3,669 places |
| 2020 | #103,857 | 184 | 0.06 | -7 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 8,312 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 Hvizdos 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 | #95,545 | #103,857 | -8.7% |
| Count | 191 | 184 | -3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 2.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hvizdos bearers went from 191 to 184 (-3.7% change). The surname moved down 8,312 positions in the national ranking, going from #95,545 to #103,857.
FAQ
Hvizdos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hvizdos?
Name Census estimates that about 211 living Americans carry the surname Hvizdos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,624,428 residents.
How common is Hvizdos?
Hvizdos ranks #103,857 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 184 people with the surname Hvizdos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (211), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Hvizdos.
Has Hvizdos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hvizdos went from 191 recorded bearers to 184. That is a decrease of 7 (-3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #95,545 to #103,857.
What does the Census say about the background of Hvizdos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hvizdos, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Hvizdos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (184 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hvizdos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Hvizdos (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 Hvizdos mean?
A surname of Slovak origin meaning "to whistle" or "whistler". 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 Hvizdos (0.06 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 have the last name Hvizdos?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Hvizdos on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.