Explore the Family Name Tomayko
The meaning of Tomayko
Americanized form of Slovak Tomajko: from a pet form of the personal name Tomáš (see Thomas).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tomayko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tomayko has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,492th most common name in the U.S., but by 2010, it had fallen to 74,826th place—a drop of 14.25%. During this same decade, the number of individuals with the Tomayko surname also decreased from 283 to 258, a decline of 8.83%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population dropped by 10% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #74,826 | -14.25% |
| Count | 283 | 258 | -8.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tomayko
The ethnic identity associated with the Tomayko surname has shown some changes as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a significant majority—97.53%—of those with the Tomayko surname were of White ethnicity, but that percentage dropped to 94.57% by 2010. Meanwhile, in 2010, there was a small representation of those of Hispanic ethnicity and those identifying with two or more races, each constituting 1.94% of the Tomaykos. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 94.57% | -3.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |