Explore the Family Name Walko
The meaning of Walko
1. Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Walenty, Polish form of Valentine. 2. Rusyn (from Poland): Polish-influenced variant of Valko 1. 3. Americanized or Germanized form of Czech, Slovak, Ukrainian, and Rusyn Valko 1, Hungarian Valkó (see Valko 2).
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How common is the last name Walko in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Walko" has seen a drop in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Walko was ranked 20,413th in terms of popular surnames, but by 2010 it fell to 22,346th, marking a decrease of about 9.47%. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 1,210 in 2000 to 1,153 in 2010, showing an overall decline of about 4.71%. The proportion of the Walko surname per 100k people decreased by approximately 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,413 | #22,346 | -9.47% |
| Count | 1,210 | 1,153 | -4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.39 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Walko
In regard to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Among those with the surname Walko, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw significant growth from 0.41% to 0.95%, marking an increase of 131.71%. There was also a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of Walkos who identify as white increased slightly from 96.94% to 97.14%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic observed a minor decrease from 0.91% to 0.87%. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals who identified as Black dropped to zero in 2010 after standing at 1.24% in 2000. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant, with no recorded individuals in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 97.14% | 0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.95% | 131.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 0.87% | -4.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |