Explore the Family Name Matko
The meaning of Matko
1. Slovenian and Croatian: from a pet form of the personal names Matija (from Latin Matthias) and Matej, Slovenian also Matevž (from Latin Matthaeus; see Matthew). 2. Slovak (Maťko): from a pet form of the personal names Matej, Matúš (see Matus), and Martin.
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How common is the last name Matko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's a slight decrease in the popularity of the surname Matko from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 79,394th most popular surname and had 223 bearers. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 84,463, with a count of 222 bearers, denoting a -6.38% change in ranking and -0.45% change in count. Despite the decrease in both rank and count, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #84,463 | -6.38% |
| Count | 223 | 222 | -0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Matko
As per the ethnicity data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Matko predominantly identify as White, although the percentage has slightly declined from 97.76% in 2000 to 93.24% in 2010. There have been some shifts in the ethnic identity of bearers of this name over the decade. While there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or as part of two or more races in 2000, by 2010 these groups represented 2.25% and 3.15% respectively. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 93.24% | -4.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |