Explore the Family Name Michalko
The meaning of Michalko
1. Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia): from a pet form of the personal name Michal. Compare Mihalko. 2. Altered form of Ukrainian and Belorussian Mikhalko (standard Ukrainian transliteration Mykhalko): from a pet form of the personal name Ukrainian Mykhal, Belorussian Mikhal (see Michal). Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut.
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How common is the last name Michalko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Michalko has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862 but dropped to 69,793 in rank by 2010, representing a -5.97% change. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Michalko surname remained consistent at 281 from 2000 to 2010, signifying no change in the number of people bearing this name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #69,793 | -5.97% |
| Count | 281 | 281 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michalko
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Michalko surname is overwhelmingly associated with the White ethnic identity. In both 2000 and 2010, about 98.58% of individuals with the Michalko surname identified as White. There were no significant changes or counts recorded for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 98.58% | 0% |
| 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% |