Explore the Family Name Stefko
The meaning of Stefko
Slovak, Rusyn (from Slovakia), Croatian, and Slovenian (Štefko): from a pet form of the personal name Štefan, from Latin Stephanus (see Steven). The surname Štefko is also found in Czechia.
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How common is the last name Stefko in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Stefko saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,838 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 50,106, representing a change of -4.74%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Stefko surname slightly increased from 416 to 418 during this same period, showing a growth of 0.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #50,106 | -4.74% |
| Count | 416 | 418 | 0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stefko
With regards to ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Stefko surname between 2000 and 2010. The number of people identifying as White decreased from 97.84% to 94.26%, reflecting a 3.66% change. Interestingly, for both Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups, the census reported an increase from 0% in 2000 to 1.20% and 2.15% respectively in 2010. For those identifying with two or more races, there was an increase from 0% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 94.26% | -3.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |