Explore the Family Name Tutko
The meaning of Tutko
Slovak and Rusyn (mainly from Slovakia): nickname from Slovak ťuťko ‘awkward fellow’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tutko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tutko has seen a slight drop in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Tutko ranked as the 45,829th most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010 it had dropped to the 49,268th position, showing a decrease of 7.5%. In terms of count, there were 439 instances of this surname recorded in the year 2000 compared to 427 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.73%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #49,268 | -7.5% |
| Count | 439 | 427 | -2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tutko
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents some changes within the Tutko surname bearers. The majority identify as White, with an increase from 95.90% in 2000 to 96.72% in 2010. There was also a substantial rise in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.37% in 2000 to 2.11% in 2010, which indicates a significant change of 54.01%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.05% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No Tutko reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 96.72% | 0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.11% | 54.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |