Explore the Family Name Chonko
The meaning of Chonko
Americanized form of Hungarian Csonka and its Slavic variants: Czech and Slovak Čonka, Ukrainian Chonka. Compare Chunko.
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How common is the last name Chonko in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chonko has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,965th most popular surname and had 394 bearers in the United States. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 54,990 with only 374 individuals bearing the name. This represents a decline in popularity by 10.06% and a decrease in count by 5.08%. The proportion of people named Chonko per 100k also decreased by 13.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #54,990 | -10.06% |
| Count | 394 | 374 | -5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chonko
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides some insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chonko. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with an increase from 96.45% in 2000 to 98.40% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or having two or more races declined to zero by 2010. The surname does not appear to have any bearers who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 98.4% | 2.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |