Explore the Family Name Yacko
The meaning of Yacko
Americanized form of Slovak and Polish Jacko and perhaps also of Slovak and Czech Jačko. It may also be a shortened and altered form of any of various surnames beginning with Jacko-, such as Polish Jackowski.
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How common is the last name Yacko in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yacko saw a slight dip in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 51,458 to 51,610—a change of -0.3%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 6.05% during this decade, growing from 380 to 403. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #51,610 | -0.3% |
| Count | 380 | 403 | 6.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yacko
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows that most individuals with the Yacko surname identify as White, with this group making up 96.84% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.77% in 2010. In 2000, 1.84% identified as Hispanic, but there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010. The category "Two or more races" was introduced in 2010, comprising 1.24% of individuals with the surname Yacko. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. This information is also based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 96.77% | -0.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |