Explore the Family Name Lefko

The meaning of Lefko

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the personal name Lewko (see Lewkowicz).

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How common is the last name Lefko in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lefko has seen some changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 71,610th most popular surname, but dropped to the 81,181st rank by 2010, a decrease of 13.37%. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a decline from 254 in 2000 to 233 in 2010, marking an 8.27% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08 over the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#71,610#81,181-13.37%
Count254233-8.27%
Proportion per 100k0.090.08-11.11%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lefko

Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lefko, again referencing data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see very little diversity. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. However, there was a slight increase in the percentage of White individuals carrying the surname, rising from 98.43% in 2000 to 99.14% in 2010.

20002010Change
White98.43%99.14%0.72%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%