Explore the Family Name Stefanko
The meaning of Stefanko
Slovak and Croatian (Štefanko): from a pet form of the personal name Štefan, Latin Stephanus (see Steven).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stefanko in the United States?
The Stefanko surname ranked 32,743 in popularity in the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and dropped slightly to 33,894 in 2010, a change of -3.52%. The count increased marginally from 661 in 2000 to 671 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.51%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 8.0%, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,743 | #33,894 | -3.52% |
| Count | 661 | 671 | 1.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stefanko
On the note of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, individuals with the Stefanko surname primarily identified as White, with 96.82% in 2000 and 95.38% in 2010. This was followed by a slight increase of those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.24% in 2010, marking a 48.34% change. Additionally, there were minor representation from those of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity and those identifying as two or more races in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.38% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.24% | 48.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.04% | -1.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |