Explore the Family Name Stanko
The meaning of Stanko
1. Polish (mainly Stańko); Slovenian, Croatian, Slovak, Ukrainian, and Rusyn: from a pet form of the personal name Stanislav, Polish Stanisław, and of other Slavic compound names based on the element stan ‘become, stay’ (from a derivative of Old Slavic stojati ‘to stand’). In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Slovenian variant Stanjko. Compare Stanco. 2. Possibly also an American shortened form of Polish Stankowski, Serbian and Croatian Stanković, or Slovak Stankovič (see Stankovic). Compare Stank 2.
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How common is the last name Stanko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stanko has seen some changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 10,714 in popularity but dropped slightly to 11,116 in 2010, a decrease of 3.75%. However, this didn't reflect a decrease in people with this surname; the count increased from 2,735 in 2000 to 2,853 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 4.31%. The proportion per 100k also fell marginally by 3.96% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,714 | #11,116 | -3.75% |
| Count | 2,735 | 2,853 | 4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.01 | 0.97 | -3.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stanko
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Stanko, Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority identifying as white, with 95.17% in 2000 and a slight drop to 94.39% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.38% in 2000 to 3.75% in 2010. The representation of Stankos identifying as two or more races decreased significantly from 1.65% in 2000 to 0.98% in 2010. Those identifying as Black also saw a decrease from 0.66% in 2000 to 0.39% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.17% | 94.39% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.75% | 57.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 0.98% | -40.61% |
| Black | 0.66% | 0.39% | -40.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |