Explore the Family Name Pavelko
The meaning of Pavelko
Ukrainian and Slovak: from a pet form of the Ukrainian personal name Pavlo and of Slovak Pavel, Pavol (see Paul).
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How common is the last name Pavelko in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the name "Pavelko" ranked 41,522nd in the year 2000 and slid slightly to 41,799th in 2010, showing a minor decline in popularity of about 0.67%. However, while its rank declined, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 494 to 520, representing a growth rate of approximately 5.26%. The proportion of Pavelkos per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #41,799 | -0.67% |
| Count | 494 | 520 | 5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pavelko
Looking at the ethnic identity affiliated with the surname Pavelko as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.57% of all Pavelkos and dipped slightly to 95.00% in 2010, reflecting a change of -2.63%. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.62% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010, an increase of 101.85%. There was no recorded data for individuals with the Pavelko surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 95% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 3.27% | 101.85% |
| 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% |