Explore the Family Name Stasko
The meaning of Stasko
Polish (Staśko): from a pet form of the personal name Stanisław (see Stanislav). In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the Polish variant Staszko.
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How common is the last name Stasko in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stasko has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,391st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 23,943rd place, a decrease of 2.36%. However, the actual count of people carrying the Stasko surname increased during this period, from 1,014 to 1,054 individuals, an increase of 3.94%. The proportion per 100k showed a minor decrease of 5.26%, moving from 0.38 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,391 | #23,943 | -2.36% |
| Count | 1,014 | 1,054 | 3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stasko
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Stasko surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded Staskos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of Staskos identifying as White remained high, rising slightly from 98.13% in 2000 to 98.58% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 0.79% to 0.66% over the decade. Interestingly, there was a significant change in those identifying as two or more races, which dropped from 0.59% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 98.58% | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 0.66% | -16.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |