Explore the Family Name Slifko
The meaning of Slifko
Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Slivka ‘(small) plum’ or of Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Belorussian Slivko, a derivative of the same name, and also of the Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) cognate Śliwka, rarely Sliwka, or of its derivative Śliwko. Compare Slifka.
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How common is the last name Slifko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Slifko saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,257th most popular, while in 2010 it fell to the 66,553rd position, marking a change of -14.24%. The count of people with this surname also declined from 326 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, representing an -8.9% change. This drop is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which went down by -16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #66,553 | -14.24% |
| Count | 326 | 297 | -8.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Slifko
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of the individuals with the last name Slifko identify as White. In 2000, a whopping 98.77% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 97.98% in 2010, showing a minor change of -0.80%. The ethnic identity of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in the Slifko surname holders for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.77% | 97.98% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 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% |