Explore the Family Name Mehalko
The meaning of Mehalko
Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Michalko and Mihalko, Ukrainian Mykhalko.
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How common is the last name Mehalko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mehalko has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mehalko was ranked 59,293rd in terms of popularity and dropped to a rank of 63,524th by 2010, marking a change of -7.14%. The count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 319 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, showing a drop of -1.57%. The proportion per 100k people with this surname likewise fell by -8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #63,524 | -7.14% |
| Count | 319 | 314 | -1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mehalko
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Mehalko surname identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.06% of Mehalkos identified as White, which slightly reduced to 96.82% by 2010, reflecting a -2.26% change. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 shows a small proportion (2.55%) identifying as Hispanic, a category that had no representation in the year 2000. There were no individuals with the Mehalko surname who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.06% | 96.82% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |