Explore the Family Name Nesterenko
The meaning of Nesterenko
Ukrainian: patronymic from the personal name Nester, formed with the diminutive suffix -enko.
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How common is the last name Nesterenko in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nesterenko has increased in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 108,153rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 73,464th position - a change of approximately 32.07%. The number of individuals with this last name also saw a significant increase, from 152 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, representing a growth of 73.68%. The proportion of people with the Nesterenko surname per 100k of the population increased by 50.0%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,153 | #73,464 | 32.07% |
| Count | 152 | 264 | 73.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.09 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nesterenko
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the Nesterenko surname identify as White. Both in 2000 and 2010, over 98% of Nesterenkos identified as White, with a slight increase from 98.03% to 98.11% in the decade. There were no recorded instances of Nesterenkos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.03% | 98.11% | 0.08% |
| 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% |