Explore the Family Name Vanko
The meaning of Vanko
Slovak (also Vaňko): from a pet form of the personal name Václav (see Vaclav). Compare Wanko.
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How common is the last name Vanko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vanko has seen a steady rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name improved from 80,812th place in 2000 to 74,608th place in 2010, which is an increase of 7.68%. In terms of the count, there were 218 individuals with the Vanko surname in 2000, and this number rose to 259 by 2010 marking an 18.81% increase. The proportion of people with the Vanko surname per 100k also saw a slight increase from 0.08 to 0.09 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #74,608 | 7.68% |
| Count | 218 | 259 | 18.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vanko
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Vanko surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Specifically, 95.41% identified as White in 2000, and this figure minimally decreased to 95.37% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small rise from 3.67% in 2000 to 3.86% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported zero percentages in both 2000 and 2010; similarly, no individuals with the surname Vanko identified as having two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 95.37% | -0.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.67% | 3.86% | 5.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |