Explore the Family Name Spirko
The meaning of Spirko
1. Slovak (Špirko): unexplained. 2. Altered form of Jewish (from Poland) Szpirko, a nickname (or unflattering name to Jews assigned by Polish Christian officials) from Polish szperka ‘bacon, lard, pork fat’.
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How common is the last name Spirko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Spirko has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,887th most popular surname, rising to the 60,347th position by 2010, marking an improvement of 0.89%. The count of individuals carrying the Spirko surname also rose from 309 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, which is an increase of 8.09%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.11 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #60,347 | 0.89% |
| Count | 309 | 334 | 8.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Spirko
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Spirko surname identify as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.73% of Spirko bearers were White, decreasing slightly to 96.71% in 2010. During this period, there were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a noticeable change in the Hispanic category, which went from 0 in 2000 to represent 2.10% of Spirko surname bearers in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.73% | 96.71% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| 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% |