Explore the Family Name Batko
The meaning of Batko
Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Rusyn (in Slovakia spelled Baťko) and Slovak (Baťko): from Ukrainian and Rusyn batko, Slovak baťko ‘daddy’, used as a form of address for an older (respectful) man. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Marcin, Halina, Janusz, Lukasz, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Batko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Batko has seen a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Batko ranked 63,632nd in popularity, but dropped to 63,873rd in 2010, marking a 0.38% decrease. However, the number of people with the Batko surname increased by 6.48%, from 293 in 2000 to 312 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname for every 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #63,873 | -0.38% |
| Count | 293 | 312 | 6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Batko
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Batko surname was overwhelmingly associated with white ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, at 98.29% and 98.08% respectively. This marks a minor decrease of 0.21%. There were no recorded instances of the Batko surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indians or Alaskan Natives during these years. Please note that some data may be suppressed (S) for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.29% | 98.08% | -0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |