2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Podhajsky
A surname indicating someone from the Podháj locality in Slovakia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Podhajsky. 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 Podhajsky 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 Podhajsky 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 Podhajsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Podhajsky
The surname Podhajsky is of Slavic origin, specifically from the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely in the 14th or 15th century.
The name Podhajsky is derived from the Czech word "podhajsky," which translates to "forester" or "one who lives near a forest." This suggests that the name originated from a location or settlement situated near a forested area, and the inhabitants or residents of that place eventually adopted the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Podhajsky can be found in a Czech manuscript dating back to the late 15th century, where it appears as "Podhayszky." This document, which was a record of land ownership and taxation, provides valuable insight into the presence of the name during that era.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Podhajsky was Jan Podhajsky, a Czech nobleman and landowner born around 1520. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his role in defending the region against invading forces during the Thirty Years' War.
Another prominent individual with the surname Podhajsky was Karel Podhajsky, a renowned Czech equestrian and trainer who lived from 1888 to 1962. He served as the chief rider and director of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria, and was instrumental in preserving and promoting the classical dressage traditions of the school.
In the 19th century, a Czech philosopher and writer named Antonín Podhajsky (1823-1886) gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings explored the intersection of philosophy and religion, and he was influential in shaping intellectual discourse in the region.
The surname Podhajsky has also been associated with notable figures in other fields, such as Josef Podhajsky (1879-1942), a Czech economist and politician who served as a member of the Czechoslovak parliament in the early 20th century.
While the name Podhajsky has its roots in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Slavic regions of Central Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Podhajsky
Among Census respondents with the surname Podhajsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Podhajsky 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 Podhajsky surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Podhajsky
Podhajsky 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
-17 bearers (-13.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,342 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.5%) | Down 16,342 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 Podhajsky 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 | #133,863 | #150,205 | -12.2% |
| Count | 126 | 109 | -13.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Podhajsky bearers went from 126 to 109 (-13.5% change). The surname moved down 16,342 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #150,205.
FAQ
Podhajsky surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Podhajsky?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Podhajsky. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Podhajsky?
Podhajsky 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 Podhajsky. 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 Podhajsky.
Has Podhajsky become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Podhajsky went from 126 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 17 (-13.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Podhajsky?
Among Census respondents with the surname Podhajsky, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Podhajsky in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Podhajsky appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.5%), Hispanic (2.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (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 Podhajsky (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 Podhajsky mean?
A surname indicating someone from the Podháj locality in Slovakia. 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 Podhajsky (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 Podhajsky?
If you just want to know how many people are called Podhajsky, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.