Explore the Family Name Tomasko
The meaning of Tomasko
Slovak and Czech (Tomaško and Tomáško); Croatian (Tomaško); Polish (Tomaśko): from a pet form of a personal name equivalent to Thomas (see Tomas). In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the Polish variant Tomaszko.
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How common is the last name Tomasko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tomasko was ranked 29,421 in popularity in the year 2000 with a count of 757. By the following decade, its ranking had slightly decreased to 32,396, and the count reduced to 710, marking a change of -10.11% and -6.21% respectively. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease from 0.28 to 0.24, indicating a drop of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,421 | #32,396 | -10.11% |
| Count | 757 | 710 | -6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomasko
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with Tomasko as their surname identified as White, with the proportion increasing marginally from 97.89% in 2000 to 98.03% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also saw a slight decrease from 1.06% to 0.99%. In 2010, for the first time, a small proportion (0.85%) reported Hispanic ethnicity. No individuals with the surname Tomasko identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 98.03% | 0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0.99% | -6.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |