Explore the Family Name Popko
The meaning of Popko
Polish, Ukrainian, and Rusyn: from a derivative of pop ‘priest’ (see Pop 2). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Irena, Krystyna, Wasyl.
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How common is the last name Popko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Popko" has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,463rd in terms of prevalence, with 468 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, its rank had dropped slightly to 44,270th, even though the actual number of people bearing the name increased slightly to 486. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Popko decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,463 | #44,270 | -1.86% |
| Count | 468 | 486 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Popko
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Popko identify as White. This demographic accounted for 97.86% of all Popkos in 2000, and slightly increased to 98.97% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.14% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No Popko identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 98.97% | 1.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |