2000
#79,394
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 223
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Uhlik
A surname derived from a South Slavic word meaning "baker" or "miller".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 232 Americans carry the last name Uhlik. That puts it at #96,572 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,477,389 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Uhlik 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
232
1 in 1,477,389
Census rank
#96,572
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
202
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 202 bearers of the surname Uhlik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 96572nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Uhlik, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Uhlik
Among Census respondents with the surname Uhlik, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Uhlik 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 Uhlik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 192
- Two or more races3.0% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Uhlik
Uhlik 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
#78,567
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 243
+20 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 827 places
2020
#96,572
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 202
-41 bearers (-16.9%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 18,005 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #79,394 | 223 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #78,567 | 243 | 0.08 | +20 bearers (+9.0%) | Up 827 places |
| 2020 | #96,572 | 202 | 0.07 | -41 bearers (-16.9%) | Down 18,005 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 Uhlik 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 | #78,567 | #96,572 | -22.9% |
| Count | 243 | 202 | -16.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.07 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Uhlik bearers went from 243 to 202 (-16.9% change). The surname moved down 18,005 positions in the national ranking, going from #78,567 to #96,572.
FAQ
Uhlik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Uhlik?
Name Census estimates that about 232 living Americans carry the surname Uhlik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,477,389 residents.
How common is Uhlik?
Uhlik ranks #96,572 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 202 people with the surname Uhlik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (232), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Uhlik.
Has Uhlik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Uhlik went from 243 recorded bearers to 202. That is a decrease of 41 (-16.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #78,567 to #96,572.
What does the Census say about the background of Uhlik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Uhlik, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Uhlik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (192 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Uhlik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Two or More Races (3.0%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Uhlik (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 Uhlik mean?
A surname derived from a South Slavic word meaning "baker" or "miller". 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 Uhlik (0.07 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 Uhlik?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Uhlik on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.