Explore the Family Name Palkovic
The meaning of Palkovic
Slovak (Palkovič); Serbian and Croatian (Palković): patronymic from the personal name Palko.
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How common is the last name Palkovic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Palkovic saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 57,090th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 59,017th position. Nevertheless, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 334 to 343 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 2.69%. However, its proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.12, showing that despite the increase, the overall distribution of the Palkovic surname did not change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #59,017 | -3.38% |
| Count | 334 | 343 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palkovic
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Palkovic surname is predominantly associated with White individuals, accounting for 95.81% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.63% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity associated with the surname is Hispanic, representing 2.99% in 2000 and marginally declining to 2.92% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Palkovic surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 95.63% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 2.92% | -2.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |