Explore the Family Name Salko
The meaning of Salko
Polish: from a short form of the personal name Salomon (see Solomon).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Salko in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Salko has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,492 out of all surnames, but dropped to 78,316 in 2010, marking a negative change of nearly 20%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 283 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, a decline of approximately 14%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Salko per 100,000 individuals also fell by 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #78,316 | -19.58% |
| Count | 283 | 244 | -13.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Salko
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the surname Salko identified as White, accounting for about 96.82% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.9% in 2010. A small percentage (1.77%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, though this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Salko surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.9% | -0.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.77% | 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% |