Explore the Family Name Placko
The meaning of Placko
1. Slovak (Plačko): nickname from plačko ‘moaner, weeper’, from plač ‘weeping’. This surname is also found in Czechia. 2. Polish: derivative of placek ‘cake’ (see Placek). This surname is very rare in Poland.
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How common is the last name Placko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Placko saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 58,553rd most popular surname with 324 people bearing the name. By 2010 however, despite the rank falling to 68,122, the count also decreased to 289 individuals, marking a decline of nearly 10.8 percent. The proportion of Plackos per 100,000 people fell by around 16.67 percent, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #68,122 | -16.34% |
| Count | 324 | 289 | -10.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Placko
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals bearing the Placko surname identify as White. In 2000, a whopping 99.07 percent identified as such, although this figure did decrease slightly to 97.23 percent in 2010. The census data for 2010 revealed an emergence of Hispanic identification among those with the Placko name, accounting for 2.08 percent of the total. There were no identifiable changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.07% | 97.23% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| 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% |