Explore the Family Name Petko
The meaning of Petko
Slovak (mainly Peťko); Hungarian (Petkó); Ukrainian: from a pet form of the personal name Slovak Peter, Hungarian Péter, Ukrainian Petro.
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How common is the last name Petko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Petko surname has experienced slight shifts in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It was ranked 44,574th in 2000 and dropped slightly to 45,569th in 2010, a decrease of 2.23%. However, the count of individuals with the Petko surname increased by 3.3% over the same period, rising from 454 in 2000 to 469 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a mild decrease of 5.88%, dropping from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #45,569 | -2.23% |
| Count | 454 | 469 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petko
The ethnic identity associated with the Petko surname also changed slightly according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, most individuals with the Petko surname identified as White (96.04%), with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.98%) or American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.10%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly to 94.03%. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 2.77%, a change of 39.9%. The 2010 census also showed that some individuals identified as belonging to two or more races, accounting for 1.49% of those with the Petko surname. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 94.03% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.77% | 39.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |