Explore the Family Name Suko
The meaning of Suko
1. German: variant of Sukow or Suckow. This form of the surname originates from the former German settlements in Bessarabia in southern Russia (now in Ukraine). 2. Japanese: written 須子 ‘essential’ and ‘child’, apparently phonetically. The meaning is uncertain. The name is not common in Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Mitsuru, Shoji, Yoshi.
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How common is the last name Suko in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Suko has seen a slight rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Suko was ranked as the 64,008th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 62,359th—an increase of approximately 2.58%. Moreover, the count of people bearing this surname also increased by around 10.31%, rising from 291 in 2000 to 321 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with the surname Suko per 100,000 remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #62,359 | 2.58% |
| Count | 291 | 321 | 10.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Suko
The ethnicity of individuals with the surname Suko also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 89.69% of individuals with the surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 86.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander dropped by 14.09%, from 6.53% in 2000 to 5.61% in 2010. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from 2.75% in 2000 to 4.67% in 2010—a growth rate of nearly 70%. The percentages for other ethnic identities, such as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.69% | 86.92% | -3.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.53% | 5.61% | -14.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 4.67% | 69.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |