Explore the Family Name Turko
The meaning of Turko
1. Polish, Czech, and Slovak: from a pet form of Turek ‘Turk’. 2. Ukrainian: nickname for a chatterer, from Ukrainian turkaty ‘to speak without interruption about the same things’ (this meaning is figurative, the direct meaning is ‘to coo’). 3. Ukrainian: nickname from turko ‘ox with a special shape of horns’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Slawomir, Aleksander, Andrzej.
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How common is the last name Turko in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Turko' saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 47,210th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 50,659th, representing a drop of 7.31%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly, from 423 to 412, a reduction of 2.6%. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people dropping by 12.5%, from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #50,659 | -7.31% |
| Count | 423 | 412 | -2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turko
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the 'Turko' surname identified as White in both years according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This category saw a minor increase over the decade, rising by 1.38% from 94.09% in 2000 to 95.39% in 2010. The representation of Asians/Pacific Islanders saw a complete decline, going from 1.89% in 2000 to none by 2010. Those identifying as two or more races showed a slight rise, from 1.42% to 1.46%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanics fell by 22.75%, from 1.89% to 1.46%. No individuals with the 'Turko' surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 95.39% | 1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.46% | 2.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.46% | -22.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |