Explore the Family Name Martinko
The meaning of Martinko
Croatian and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Martin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Martinko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Martinko" has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 52,608th most popular surname, slipping to 54,752nd by 2010 – a decrease of 4.08%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Martinko surname increased marginally from 370 to 376 over the same decade, showing a growth rate of 1.62%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #54,752 | -4.08% |
| Count | 370 | 376 | 1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Martinko
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Martinko surname is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.65% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure rose minimally to 98.67% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the proportion of Martinkos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 98.67% | 0.02% |
| 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% |