Explore the Family Name Nazarenko
The meaning of Nazarenko
Ukrainian: patronymic from the personal name Nazar, formed with the diminutive suffix -enko.
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How common is the last name Nazarenko in the United States?
The surname Nazarenko saw a significant increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 86,992nd in prevalence among all U.S. surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to 76,533rd — a change of 12.02%. During this same period, the count of individuals with this last name grew from 199 to 251, a jump of 26.13%. Proportionally, the frequency of this surname per 100,000 people in the population also rose from 0.07 to 0.09, an increase of 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #76,533 | 12.02% |
| Count | 199 | 251 | 26.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nazarenko
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Nazarenko identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of those identifying as White increased slightly from 98.49% in 2000 to 99.20% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 99.2% | 0.72% |
| 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% |