Explore the Family Name Ferko
The meaning of Ferko
Hungarian (Ferkó), Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Slovenian, and Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Ferenc and, as a Croatian surname, of Ferdinand.
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How common is the last name Ferko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Ferko" has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ferko was ranked 37,200 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed up significantly to rank 33,036, marking an increase of 11.19 percent. Correspondingly, the count of people with the surname Ferko also increased from 564 to 693 during this period, showing a considerable growth rate of 22.87 percent. The proportion of people named Ferko per 100k also saw a slight increase from 0.21 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #33,036 | 11.19% |
| Count | 564 | 693 | 22.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.23 | 9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferko
The ethnicity tied to the surname Ferko is predominantly White, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 95.74 percent of individuals with the last name Ferko identified as White, and this percentage slightly grew to 96.25 percent by 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.24 percent to 2.60 percent within the same time frame. However, no individuals with the surname Ferko identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. It's also noteworthy that no one identified as being part of two or more races in 2010, whereas in 2000 there was a small proportion (2.13 percent) who did.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 96.25% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.6% | 109.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |