Explore the Family Name Lojko
The meaning of Lojko
Polish: from a derivative of łój ‘tallow, suet’ (see Lojek). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Kazimierz.
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How common is the last name Lojko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lojko has seen a slight decrease in popularity rank moving from 81,700 in 2000 to 82,044 in 2010, marking a 0.42% drop. In terms of count, however, the number of individuals with the Lojko surname increased by 6.98%, going up from 215 in 2000 to 230 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remains steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #82,044 | -0.42% |
| Count | 215 | 230 | 6.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lojko
When it comes to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a notable shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Lojko surname between 2000 and 2010. While virtually all were identified as White in both years (97.67% in 2000 and 99.13% in 2010), the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races fell dramatically from 2.33% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Lojko surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 99.13% | 1.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |