Explore the Family Name Wanko
The meaning of Wanko
Germanized or Americanized form of Slovak Vanko. The homonymous Sorbian surname (of different origin) is apparently found only in a Germanized form, Wanke.
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How common is the last name Wanko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wanko has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,174th most popular, but by 2010, it had moved up to 49,546th position, marking a 5.04% increase. The number of people with this surname also increased from 374 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, representing a 13.37% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #49,546 | 5.04% |
| Count | 374 | 424 | 13.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wanko
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Wanko showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant majority, 90.09% in 2010, up from 88.24% in 2000, identified as White. Those identifying as Black saw a substantial increase from 1.34% to 6.84%. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease, dropping from 3.74% to 1.42%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Lastly, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, down from 5.61% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.24% | 90.09% | 2.1% |
| Black | 1.34% | 6.84% | 410.45% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 1.42% | -62.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |