Explore the Family Name Demko
The meaning of Demko
1. Polish and Slovak: from a pet form of a personal name, Polish Dymitr and Slovak Demeter, from Latin Demetrius (see Dimitris). 2. Ukrainian and Rusyn: from a pet form of the personal name Demyan (Rusyn Demjan).
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How common is the last name Demko in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Demko has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Demko was ranked 14,200th in popularity and dropped to the 14,965th spot in 2010, representing a 5.39% decrease. However, despite the drop in ranking, the count of people with the Demko surname actually increased by 1.86%, from 1940 individuals in 2000 to 1976 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.72 to 0.67, witnessing a reduction of 6.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,200 | #14,965 | -5.39% |
| Count | 1,940 | 1,976 | 1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.67 | -6.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Demko
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Demko between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White represented the largest share, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.29% to 94.99%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.11% to 2.99%, and the Asian/Pacific Islander group also increased from 0.31% to 0.40%. The demographic reporting two or more races experienced the greatest growth, increasing from 0.77% to 1.32%. No data was reported for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 94.99% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.99% | 41.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.32% | 71.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.4% | 29.03% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |