2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ochodnicky
A Polish habitational surname derived from a placename.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Ochodnicky. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ochodnicky 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Ochodnicky in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ochodnicky, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ochodnicky
The surname Ochodnicky is of Slavic origin, specifically from the Slovak region of what is now modern-day Slovakia and Czech Republic. It likely emerged in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th centuries.
Ochodnicky is derived from the Slovak word "ochodnica," which refers to a type of wool or cloth merchant. The root word "ochodit" means "to travel" or "to wander," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with traveling merchants or traders dealing in wool and textile goods.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ochodnicky can be found in a 16th-century document from the town of Trenčín, located in western Slovakia. The document mentions an individual named Ján Ochodnicky, who was a respected member of the local merchant guild.
In the 17th century, the Ochodnicky surname appeared in church records from the village of Dolná Súča, near the city of Trenčín. Records show that a family bearing this name had lived in the area for several generations and were involved in various trades, including wool and textile production.
During the 18th century, a notable figure named Matej Ochodnicky (1695-1768) gained recognition as a renowned scholar and educator. He served as the rector of the prestigious Evangelical Lyceum in Bratislava and authored several influential works on philosophy and theology.
Another prominent individual with the Ochodnicky surname was Michal Ochodnicky (1810-1890), a Slovak poet and writer who played a significant role in the Slovak national revival movement. His literary works, including poems and short stories, celebrated Slovak culture and language.
In the late 19th century, Andrej Ochodnicky (1855-1925) made a name for himself as a successful businessman and philanthropist. Born in the village of Dolná Súča, he established a prosperous textile manufacturing company and used his wealth to support various educational and cultural initiatives in the region.
It is worth noting that the name Ochodnicky has also been found in historical records from other parts of Central Europe, such as Poland and Hungary, likely due to the migration of individuals or families bearing this surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ochodnicky
Among Census respondents with the surname Ochodnicky, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Ochodnicky 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 Ochodnicky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 114
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ochodnicky
Ochodnicky 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
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+19 bearers (+17.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,378 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-8 bearers (-6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,930 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +19 bearers (+17.3%) | Up 8,378 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.2%) | Down 9,930 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 Ochodnicky 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 | #131,379 | #141,309 | -7.6% |
| Count | 129 | 121 | -6.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ochodnicky bearers went from 129 to 121 (-6.2% change). The surname moved down 9,930 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #141,309.
FAQ
Ochodnicky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ochodnicky?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Ochodnicky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Ochodnicky?
Ochodnicky ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Ochodnicky. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Ochodnicky.
Has Ochodnicky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ochodnicky went from 129 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Ochodnicky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ochodnicky, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Ochodnicky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ochodnicky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Ochodnicky (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 Ochodnicky mean?
A Polish habitational surname derived from a placename. 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 Ochodnicky (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 common is the surname Ochodnicky?
Find out how many people have the last name Ochodnicky on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.