Explore the Family Name Platko
The meaning of Platko
Ukrainian; Rusyn (from Slovakia and Poland; in Poland spelled Płatko): from a pet form of the personal name Platin (also Platon), of Greek origin (see Plato), or a nickname from platka ‘patch, botch’.
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How common is the last name Platko in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Platko saw a slight change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,887th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had dropped to 63,068th, a change of -3.58%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly during this period, going from 309 to 317, a rise of 2.59%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #63,068 | -3.58% |
| Count | 309 | 317 | 2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Platko
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Platko also experienced minor changes over the same decade, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 99.68% in 2000 and 98.42% in 2010, showing a decrease of 1.26%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or of two or more races in both years. It's worth noting that any data marked with "(S)" was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.68% | 98.42% | -1.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |