Explore the Family Name Lacko
The meaning of Lacko
1. Hungarian (Lackó): from a pet form of the personal name László (see Laszlo). 2. Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), Czech (Moravian), Croatian, and Slovenian: from a pet form of the personal name Ladislav (see Lacek). As a Rusyn name it may also be from a pet form of the personal name Lazar. Compare Latsko.
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How common is the last name Lacko in the United States?
The surname Lacko was ranked 38,263 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to rank 40,745 by the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. This indicates a decrease in popularity of around 6.49%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight reduction from 544 in 2000 to 536 in 2010, marking a decline of 1.47%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the surname Lacko fell by 10% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #40,745 | -6.49% |
| Count | 544 | 536 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lacko
Turning to ethnic identity as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Lacko identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 96.69% in 2000 to 94.78% in 2010. Over the same decade, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose notably by 65.31%, albeit from a smaller starting point of 1.47% in 2000. The group identifying as two or more races also saw an increase of 35.45%, going from 1.10% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no individuals named Lacko in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 94.78% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.43% | 65.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.49% | 35.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |