Explore the Family Name Voytko
The meaning of Voytko
1. Ukrainian: from a pet form of the personal name Voytekh (see Vojtech). 2. Americanized form of Slovak Vojtko, a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Voytko in the United States?
The surname Voytko, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Voytko was ranked the 42,983rd most popular surname in the U.S., with around 474 individuals bearing this last name. By 2010, however, its rank had dropped to 47,429, and the count of individuals sporting the Voytko surname also decreased slightly to 447. The proportion of people named Voytko per 100k population also saw a dip of approximately 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #47,429 | -10.34% |
| Count | 474 | 447 | -5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Voytko
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals carrying the Voytko surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 96.20% of Voytkos were white, and that figure slightly increased to 96.64% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Voytkos identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase from 1.48% in 2000 to 1.79% in 2010. The portion of Voytkos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.05% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Additionally, there was a minor decrease in those reporting mixed ethnic identity, dropping from 1.27% to 1.12%. There were no reported instances of Voytkos identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 96.64% | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.79% | 20.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.12% | -11.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |