Explore the Family Name Motzko
The meaning of Motzko
1. Germanized or Americanized form of Slovak Mocko or Močko. 2. Germanized form of Polish Moczko: derivative of moczyć się ‘to soak or bathe’.
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How common is the last name Motzko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Motzko saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,299th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 56,073rd position, marking a decrease of 5.2%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, rising slightly from 364 in 2000 to 365 in 2010 - an increase of 0.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #56,073 | -5.2% |
| Count | 364 | 365 | 0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Motzko
When it comes to ethnic identity, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Motzko identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage increased slightly from 98.90% in 2000 to 99.45% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 99.45% | 0.56% |
| 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% |