2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hytry
A surname possibly derived from the Polish word "chytry" meaning cunning or clever.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Hytry. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hytry 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Hytry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hytry, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hytry
The surname HYTRY has its origins in the Czech Republic, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "hytry," which means "clever" or "shrewd." This suggests that the name was initially a descriptor or nickname given to someone who was considered particularly intelligent or cunning.
Early records of the HYTRY surname can be found in the Bohemian region of the Czech lands, particularly in the areas around Prague and Pilsen. The earliest known instance of the name appears in a 1592 census document from the village of Lhotka, where a certain Jan HYTRY was listed as a landowner.
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the HYTRY name continued to be associated with the Czech territories, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such figure was Karel HYTRY (1635-1702), a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city of Kutná Hora.
As the Czech people migrated and settled in other parts of Europe and beyond, the HYTRY surname spread as well. In the mid-19th century, a branch of the family established itself in the German-speaking regions of Austria-Hungary, where the name was sometimes rendered as "Hytri" or "Hyttry."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HYTRY surname outside of the Czech lands is found in the 1871 Prussian census, which lists a Josef HYTRY as a resident of the town of Opava (now in the Czech Republic, but then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire).
Another notable bearer of the HYTRY name was Václav HYTRY (1865-1932), a Czech writer and poet who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Prague during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works often explored themes of Czech nationalism and cultural identity.
In more recent history, the HYTRY surname has been carried by several notable individuals across various fields. These include:
1. Jaromír HYTRY (1919-2003), a Czech-born American engineer and inventor who held numerous patents in the field of automotive technology.
2. Iva HYTRY (1924-2011), a Czech actress and theater director who was a leading figure in the Prague theatrical scene for over six decades.
3. Radek HYTRY (born 1976), a Czech professional ice hockey player who spent several seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) playing for teams like the Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators.
4. Hana HYTRY (born 1981), a Czech-born American lawyer and human rights advocate who has worked extensively with organizations supporting refugee and immigrant communities.
5. Tomáš HYTRY (born 1988), a Czech professional tennis player who has represented his country in various international competitions, including the Davis Cup.
While the HYTRY surname may not be among the most common in the Czech Republic or elsewhere, it has a rich history that spans centuries and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hytry
Among Census respondents with the surname Hytry, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Hytry 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 Hytry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 6
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hytry
Hytry 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
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,952 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 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 2,952 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 Hytry 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 | #150,205 | -2.0% |
| Count | 112 | 109 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hytry bearers went from 112 to 109 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 2,952 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #150,205.
FAQ
Hytry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hytry?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Hytry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Hytry?
Hytry ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Hytry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Hytry.
Has Hytry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hytry went from 112 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Hytry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hytry, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Hytry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hytry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Hytry (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 Hytry mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Polish word "chytry" meaning cunning or clever. 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 Hytry (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 Americans have the surname Hytry?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.