Explore the Family Name Hirko
The meaning of Hirko
Slovak: possibly derived from hirka ‘hillock’ or hirky ‘bitter, miserable’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hirko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hirko has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 62,236th and by 2010, it climbed up to the 61,123rd spot, reflecting an upward change of 1.79%. The count of people with the Hirko surname also grew from 301 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, showing a rise of 9.3%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #61,123 | 1.79% |
| Count | 301 | 329 | 9.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hirko
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Hirko surname identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 98.67% of all Hirko's and by 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 96.35%, indicating a decline of 2.35%. There were no reported instances of Hirko's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Additionally, no individuals reported identifying with two or more races. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 96.35% | -2.35% |
| 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% |