Explore the Family Name Klimko
The meaning of Klimko
Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Klymko); Polish and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Ukrainian and Rusyn Klym, Polish and Slovak Kliment ‘Clement’ (see Klimek).
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How common is the last name Klimko in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klimko ranked 61,713th in popularity in the year 2000, and dropped slightly to 64,200th in 2010, marking a decline of 4.03%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Klimko surname increased slightly from 304 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, showing an increase of 1.97%. The proportion of people named Klimko per 100k remained consistent at 0.11 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #64,200 | -4.03% |
| Count | 304 | 310 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klimko
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Klimko surname identified as White, making up 97.04% in 2000 and decreasing only slightly to 96.13% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among individuals carrying the Klimko surname was minimal, decreasing from 1.97% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Klimko surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the years studied.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.13% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 1.94% | -1.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |