Explore the Family Name Safko
The meaning of Safko
1. Slovak: eastern Slovak cognate of Rusyn and Ukrainian Savko. It originates from the Šariš region. 2. Americanized form of Rusyn and Ukrainian Savko or of its Polish cognate Sawko.
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How common is the last name Safko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Safko saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,261st most popular surname, but by 2010, it slipped to the 54,296th spot, representing a drop of 8.03%. The number of people with the surname also declined during this period from 391 to 380, a decrease of 2.81%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Safko per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, going from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #54,296 | -8.03% |
| Count | 391 | 380 | -2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Safko
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift within the Safko population between 2000 and 2010. While the White population held the majority at 96.42% in 2000, it fell slightly to 95.79% by 2010. During this same period, there was an emergence of those identifying with two or more ethnicities, accounting for 1.32% of the Safko population in 2010, and a small portion identifying as Hispanic, making up 1.84%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Safko identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 95.79% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |