Explore the Family Name Durko
The meaning of Durko
Slovak (Ďurko): from the personal name Ďurko, a pet form of Juraj, an equivalent of George. Compare Darko.
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How common is the last name Durko in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Durko held rank 94,676 in terms of popularity in the year 2000, slipping down to rank 104,602 by 2010, a decrease of approximately 10.48 percent. The count of individuals bearing the Durko name also reflected this decline, with 179 recorded instances in 2000 and 171 in 2010, marking a fall of 4.47 percent. This change affected the proportion per 100k people, which decreased from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, reflecting a 14.29 percent drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,676 | #104,602 | -10.48% |
| Count | 179 | 171 | -4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Durko
The ethnicity data, also derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that those with the Durko surname predominantly identify as White, with an increase in this group from 94.97 percent in 2000 to 97.66 percent in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was no record of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000, but the census reported a small presence in this category in 2010, though the specific number was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 97.66% | 2.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |