Explore the Family Name Shimko
The meaning of Shimko
1. Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia, Serbia, and Croatia) Šimko (see Simko). 2. Belorussian, Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from a pet form of a personal name equivalent to Simon. For Christians, this personal name is based on the Polish form Szymon or on the Hungarian pronunciation of the Biblical name. For Jews, it is based on the Yiddish form Shimen. 3. Americanized form of Polish Szymko: from a pet form of the personal name Szymon, Polish form of Simon.
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How common is the last name Shimko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shimko held a relatively steady rank in terms of popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 19,436, slipping marginally to 19,469 in 2010, which represents a minor change of -0.17. However, the count increased from 1,287 in 2000 to 1,388 in 2010, suggesting an increase in people with this surname by 7.85. Even though there was an increase in the number of people bearing the surname, the proportion per 100,000 population saw a slight decrease of -2.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,436 | #19,469 | -0.17% |
| Count | 1,287 | 1,388 | 7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.47 | -2.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shimko
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Shimko as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly seen within the White demographic, although it experienced a small decline of -1.84 from 97.98 in 2000 to 96.18 in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic group from 0.39 in 2000 to 1.59 in 2010, marking a considerable 307.69 change. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw growth, increasing from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.65 in 2010, a change of 38.30. Individuals identifying as two or more races showed a slight rise of 1.28, while the Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.98% | 96.18% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.39% | 1.59% | 307.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 0.79% | 1.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.65% | 38.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |