Explore the Family Name Rafalko
The meaning of Rafalko
Polish (Rafałko): from a pet form of the personal name Rafal (see Raphael). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Kinga, Malgorzata, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Rafalko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Rafalko has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Rafalko was ranked 52,500th in terms of surname frequency, but by 2010, it had improved its rank to 50,467th, representing a 3.87% change. The count of individuals having this surname also increased from 371 in 2000 to 414 in 2010, suggesting an 11.59% growth. The proportion of people with the Rafalko surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #50,467 | 3.87% |
| Count | 371 | 414 | 11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rafalko
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Rafalko surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people carrying this surname identified themselves as White. This group saw an increase from 93.53% in 2000 to 96.86% in 2010, showing a 3.56% change. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, however, experienced a significant decrease, dropping from 4.58% to 1.45%, a -68.34% change. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 96.86% | 3.56% |
| Hispanic | 4.58% | 1.45% | -68.34% |
| 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% |