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

Uhlik, 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 Uhlik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uhlik in America

Uhlik is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uhlik surname appeared 243 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 Uhlik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uhlik 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 Uhlik

The surname Uhlik is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Czech Republic, dating back to the late medieval period around the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from the Czech word "uhlík," which means "charcoal burner" or "coal miner," suggesting that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in these professions.

The earliest known record of the Uhlik surname can be found in the archives of the town of Olomouc, where a certain Jan Uhlik was mentioned in a document from 1412. This document referred to him as a coal merchant, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the coal industry.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records from the regions of Bohemia and Moravia, which were part of the Kingdom of Bohemia at the time. One notable example is Jan Uhlik, a prominent merchant from the town of Brno, who lived between 1520 and 1585.

During the 17th century, the Uhlik surname gained recognition through the work of Jáchym Uhlik, a renowned Czech writer and translator who lived from 1621 to 1689. His literary contributions, including translations of religious texts, helped to preserve and promote the Czech language during a period when it faced suppression under the Habsburg rule.

Another notable figure was Jan Václav Uhlik, a Czech composer and music theorist who lived from 1703 to 1768. He gained recognition for his compositions and his contributions to the development of music theory in the Czech lands.

In the 19th century, the Uhlik surname gained further prominence with the birth of Jaroslav Uhlik, a Czech writer and journalist who lived from 1862 to 1927. He was known for his works that explored social and political themes, as well as his contributions to the development of the Czech press.

Throughout its history, the Uhlik surname has been associated with various place names and regional variations in spelling. For instance, in some areas, it was recorded as "Uhlík" or "Uhlík," reflecting the slight variations in pronunciation and orthography.

Overall, the surname Uhlik has a rich history rooted in the Czech lands, with its origins tied to the coal industry and its subsequent association with notable individuals from various fields, including literature, music, and journalism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uhlik

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

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

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