Explore the Family Name Milko
The meaning of Milko
1. Polish (Miłko); Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (also Miľko): from a pet form of a compound personal name such as Polish Miłosław, based on the Old Slavic element mil ‘gentle, dear’ (from the adjective milъ). 2. Polish (Miłko) and Slovak: nickname from a derivative of the adjective miły (Polish), milý (Slovak) ‘nice, pleasant’. 3. American shortened form of Serbian or Croatian Milković (see Milkovich) or Miljković (see Miljkovic), and possibly also of other similar names, such as Polish Miłkowski (see Milkowski) and Slovak Milkovič (see Milkovich).
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How common is the last name Milko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Milko saw a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,838th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had climbed to 46,811th place, reflecting a change rate of 2.15%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 416 to 454 during the same period, marking an increase of 9.13%. However, when compared per 100k people, there was no significant change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #46,811 | 2.15% |
| Count | 416 | 454 | 9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Milko
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Milko also shifted slightly over the span of a decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all individuals (98.56%) with this surname identified as White. By 2010, although Whites still constituted the largest group, their percentage dropped slightly to 96.70%, indicating a decrease of 1.89%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the surname holders rose to 1.98% in 2010 from no record in 2000. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among those with the surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 96.7% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |