Explore the Family Name Sofranko
The meaning of Sofranko
Slovak (Šofranko): from a diminutive of šofran, an eastern dialect form of šafrán ‘saffron’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sofranko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sofranko" experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sofranko was ranked as the 47,485th most popular surname in the United States, dropping to the 49,546th spot by 2010, marking a 4.34% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname, however, increased marginally from 420 to 424 over the same decade, which is a growth rate of 0.95%. However, when accounting for population growth, the proportion of Sofrankos per 100,000 people actually decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #49,546 | -4.34% |
| Count | 420 | 424 | 0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sofranko
Discussing the ethnic identity of those who carry the surname "Sofranko," data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.9% of Sofrankos identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.23% by 2010. A small percentage of Sofrankos identify as Hispanic, numbering 2.62% in 2000 and increasing to 2.83% in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 8.02%. There were no reported individuals with the Sofranko surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 96.23% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 2.83% | 8.02% |
| 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% |