Explore the Family Name Yasko
The meaning of Yasko
Americanized form of Polish Jaśko, Slovak Jaško, and Hungarian Jaskó (see Jasko), or of Slovak and Czech Ješko, Polish Jeśko or Jeszko (see Jesko). Compare Yesko.
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How common is the last name Yasko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yasko saw a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yasko ranked 62,961 in popularity and by 2010 it had climbed slightly to 62,714, representing a small change of 0.39%. The actual count of individuals bearing the Yasko surname increased from 297 to 319, a 7.41% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #62,714 | 0.39% |
| Count | 297 | 319 | 7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yasko
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Yasko surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 94.95% of individuals with the Yasko surname identified as White. This number decreased to 92.48% by 2010. During the same period, those identifying as having two or more races increased significantly from 1.68% to 3.45%. Notably, there was also an emergence of individuals with the Yasko surname identifying as Hispanic in 2010, where there had been none in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 92.48% | -2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 3.45% | 105.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |