Explore the Family Name Panko
The meaning of Panko
1. Ukrainian; Rusyn (in Slovakia mainly Paňko): from a pet form of the personal name Panteleymon (Greek Panteleēmōn; see Pantaleo) and also of some other names beginning with Pa(n)-. 2. Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Slovak: nickname from a diminutive of pan ‘mister, lord, landlord’. 3. Hungarian (Pankó): from a pet form of the personal name Pongrác (see Pankratz).
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How common is the last name Panko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Panko has somewhat decreased in the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 24,023 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to a rank of 24,982, marking a change of -3.99. The count of people with this surname, however, increased marginally from 980 in 2000 to 995 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.53%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline of -5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,023 | #24,982 | -3.99% |
| Count | 980 | 995 | 1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Panko
Regarding ethnicity associated with the Panko surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the vast majority identify as White, making up 94.97% of the population in 2010, down slightly from 95.51% in 2000. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities decreased by 14.73%, going from 2.24% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010. The Hispanic group under this surname experienced a notable increase of 28.57%, growing from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010. The Black population within this surname was not recorded in 2000, but represented 0.70% in 2010. There were no statistical changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 94.97% | -0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 1.91% | -14.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.71% | 28.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |