Explore the Family Name Chapko
The meaning of Chapko
Ukrainian: nickname from the Ukrainian adjective chapkyy ‘diligent’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chapko in the United States?
The surname Chapko has seen a notable increase in popularity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked the 77,742nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to become the 65,782nd most common, an upswing of 15.38%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying this surname grew from 229 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, marking an increase of over 31%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased by 25% between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #65,782 | 15.38% |
| Count | 229 | 301 | 31.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chapko
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chapko based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 96.94% of the Chapko population, though this percentage fell slightly to 90.03% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Chapko population saw significant growth, jumping from 2.62% in 2000 to 7.31% in 2010, representing a whopping 179.01% increase. There were no recorded instances of Chapkos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 90.03% | -7.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 7.31% | 179.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |