Explore the Family Name Washko
The meaning of Washko
Americanized form of Slovak, Czech, and Croatian Vaško, Polish Waśko (see Vasko and Wasko).
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How common is the last name Washko in the United States?
The surname Washko, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, is not a common last name in the United States. In the year 2000, it ranked 35,522nd in popularity and its rank slightly decreased by 2010 to the 36,630th position. This represents a marginal decline of 3.12% over the decade. However, the actual count of people with the Washko surname increased from 599 in 2000 to 610 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 1.84%. The proportion per 100,000 people, though, saw a slight decrease from 0.22 to 0.21 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #36,630 | -3.12% |
| Count | 599 | 610 | 1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Washko
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Washko surname identify as White, as indicated by the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.33% of Washkos identified as White, a number that rose to 96.72% by 2010. There were shifts in other ethnic identities as well over the decade. The percentage of Washkos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 1% in 2000 to none by 2010. Those identifying as two or more races declined by 37.50%, and those identifying as Hispanic dropped by 2.24%. During these years, there was no record of Washkos identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 96.72% | 1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.31% | -2.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 1.15% | -37.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |