Explore the Family Name Velichko
The meaning of Velichko
Ukrainian: nickname for a large and/or tall person, from velychkyy ‘big, great’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Velichko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Velichko has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 83,618 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had jumped to a rank of 59,171 — a change of 29.24%. The number of individuals carrying the Velichko surname also rose during this period, from 209 to 342, marking an impressive growth of 63.64%. This suggests that for every 100,000 people, approximately 0.12 now bear the Velichko surname, up from 0.08 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #59,171 | 29.24% |
| Count | 209 | 342 | 63.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Velichko
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people with the surname Velichko identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, almost all (98.09% and 98.83%, respectively) of individuals with this surname reported this ethnicity. There was a slight increase of 0.75% in this demographic over the decade. No Velichkos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Additionally, none reported having two or more races. However, some data were suppressed as "(S)" in the tables to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 98.83% | 0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |