Explore the Family Name Petkov
The meaning of Petkov
Bulgarian and Macedonian: patronymic from the personal name Petko, a male equivalent of the female Christian saint’s name Petka (see Petkovic) and a pet form of Petar (see Peter).
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How common is the last name Petkov in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Petkov has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,526th in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to the 40,800th spot, marking a change of 27.82 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased during this time period, from 338 in 2000 to 535 in 2010, which represents a 58.28 percent growth. The proportion of individuals with the surname Petkov per 100,000 also grew by 38.46 percent, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #40,800 | 27.82% |
| Count | 338 | 535 | 58.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.18 | 38.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Petkov
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Petkov surname identify as White. This demographic accounted for 97.04 percent in 2000 and increased slightly to 98.69 percent in 2010. A small percentage (2.07%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the Petkov surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 98.69% | 1.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |