Explore the Family Name Vlasenko
The meaning of Vlasenko
Ukrainian: patronymic from the personal name Vlas, from Greek Vlasios (see Blasius). It is formed with the diminutive suffix -enko.
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How common is the last name Vlasenko in the United States?
The surname Vlasenko rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010 in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Vlasenko was ranked as the 118,236th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 85,049, a change of 28.07%. The number of occurrences of this surname also increased during this period, with the count going from 136 in 2000 to 220 in 2010, an increase of 61.76%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k individuals also saw a considerable increase of 40% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #85,049 | 28.07% |
| Count | 136 | 220 | 61.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.07 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vlasenko
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that, overwhelmingly, those bearing the surname Vlasenko identified as White, with the percentage increasing from 92.65% in 2000 to 99.55% in 2010. This represents a change of 7.45%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as having two or more races dropped from 7.35% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no Vlasenkos who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.65% | 99.55% | 7.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 7.35% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |