Explore the Family Name Hopko
The meaning of Hopko
Rusyn (from Slovakia and Poland) and Ukrainian: nickname from Rusyn (Lemko) and Ukrainian hopka ‘child’, a term of endearment, or perhaps derived from a verb meaning ‘to skip, to hop’.
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How common is the last name Hopko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hopko has seen a slight shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 74,398th most popular surname and this position dropped slightly to 75,317th in 2010, marking a decline of 1.24%. Despite this, the count of individuals with the Hopko surname actually increased from 242 to 256 during the same period, a growth of 5.79%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #75,317 | -1.24% |
| Count | 242 | 256 | 5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hopko
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hopko, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.93% of those with the Hopko surname identified as White, and this figure grew slightly to 98.44% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data for some of these categories may have been suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 98.44% | 0.52% |
| 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% |