Explore the Family Name Sitko
The meaning of Sitko
Polish: from sitko, a diminutive of sito ‘sieve’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Casimir, Elzbieta, Irena, Karol, Kazimierz, Krystyna, Piotr, Wieslaw, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Sitko in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sitko saw a slight dip between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Sitko ranked 24,200 in terms of popularity, whereas by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 24,629, representing a decline of 1.77%. However, despite its drop in rank, the number of individuals carrying the Sitko surname increased from 971 in 2000 to 1,014 in 2010, reflecting a 4.43% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people of this surname also decreased by 5.56%, from 0.36 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,200 | #24,629 | -1.77% |
| Count | 971 | 1,014 | 4.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sitko
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Sitko surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White. Both in 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals with this surname identified as White. While there was a slight decrease of 1.81% in this category over the decade, it still represents an overwhelming majority. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase, going from 0.82% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010, a leap of 260.98%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 11.94%, from 1.34% to 1.18%. No individuals with the Sitko surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.46% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 2.96% | 260.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.18% | -11.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |