Explore the Family Name Savko
The meaning of Savko
Ukrainian: from a pet form of the personal name Sava (see Savas). This surname is also found among Rusyns (in Slovakia); compare Safko.
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How common is the last name Savko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Savko has seen a minor shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Savko was ranked as the 50,366th most common surname in the United States, by 2010 it had dropped to the 56,310th spot, marking an 11.8% decrease in ranking. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 390 in 2000 to 363 in 2010, a 6.92% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing the surname Savko fell by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #56,310 | -11.8% |
| Count | 390 | 363 | -6.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Savko
The ethnicity associated with the surname Savko, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.15% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this number slightly rose to 97.25% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with the surname Savko identifying as Hispanic saw a significant drop of 35.55%, from 2.56% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. There were no records of individuals with the surname Savko identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 97.25% | 1.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 1.65% | -35.55% |
| 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% |