Explore the Family Name Butchko
The meaning of Butchko
Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Bučko (see Bucko), Polish Buczko, and Ukrainian or Rusyn Buchko.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Butchko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Butchko' has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,682nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 33,121st rank, marking a decline of approximately 7.95%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor drop of about 3.63%, going from 717 in 2000 to 691 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 14.81%, moving from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #33,121 | -7.95% |
| Count | 717 | 691 | -3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Butchko
Turning our attention to the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Butchko', again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we notice some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the surname is linked to those who identify as white, although the percentage slightly decreased from 97.07% in 2000 to 95.66% in 2010. The Hispanic representation rose by an impressive 55.90%, moving from 1.95% to 3.04%. There were also negligible representations of Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races in 2000 and 2010 respectively. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native calling themselves 'Butchko'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 95.66% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.04% | 55.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |