Explore the Family Name Dorko
The meaning of Dorko
1. Hungarian (Dorkó): from a pet form of the female personal name Dorottya, Hungarian form of Dorothy. 2. Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Dorotej (see Doroteo) or Fedor.
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How common is the last name Dorko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dorko saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,575th but dropped to 52,482nd by 2010, representing a decrease of 10.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 419 to 395 during the same period, a reduction of approximately 5.73%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also reduced by 18.75%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #52,482 | -10.31% |
| Count | 419 | 395 | -5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dorko
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of the Dorko surname identified as White, accounting for 97.61% in 2000 and 95.95% in 2010. However, there were slight changes in other ethnicities over the decade. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentage of those who identified as Black and Hispanic rose to 1.77% and 1.27% respectively in 2010 from zero in 2000. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races fell to zero in 2010 from 1.19% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 95.95% | -1.7% |
| Black | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |