Explore the Family Name Dacko
The meaning of Dacko
1. Polish: from a pet form of an Old Polish compound personal names beginning with Da- (for example, Dalebor), or of the Biblical names Daniel or Dawid (Polish form of David). 2. Americanized form of Ukrainian Datsko: from a pet form of the personal name Danylo, Ukrainian equivalent of Daniel.
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How common is the last name Dacko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dacko showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,390th most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped to 64,054th place, marking a decline of 6.07%. The number of individuals bearing the Dacko surname also decreased marginally from 312 in 2000 to 311 in 2010, showing a change of -0.32%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, which represents an 8.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #64,054 | -6.07% |
| Count | 312 | 311 | -0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dacko
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Dacko surname. Most notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as white fell from 98.08% in 2000 to 94.21% in 2010, a decrease of 3.95%. Interestingly, in 2010, we see the appearance of the Black ethnicity at 3.54%, which was not represented in 2000. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 94.21% | -3.95% |
| Black | 0% | 3.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |