Explore the Family Name Vasilenko
The meaning of Vasilenko
Ukrainian (standard transliteration Vasylenko): patronymic from the personal name Vasyl (see Vasil), formed with the diminutive suffix -enko.
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How common is the last name Vasilenko in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vasilenko has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 85,643rd most common name, while in 2010 it had moved up to the 71,886th position - a jump of over 16 percent. The number of people with this surname also grew from 203 to 271 during this time period, a surge of 33.5 percent. Per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Vasilenko increased by 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #71,886 | 16.06% |
| Count | 203 | 271 | 33.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vasilenko
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vasilenko is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, 97.04 percent of those with the Vasilenko surname identified as White, and by 2010, this figure had slightly increased to 99.63 percent. Those identifying with two or more races made up 2.96 percent of Vasilenkos in 2000, but there were no recorded instances of this in 2010. There were no instances of Vasilenkos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 99.63% | 2.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |