Explore the Family Name Zupko
The meaning of Zupko
Slovak: variant of Zubko, from a diminutive of zub ‘tooth’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zupko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Zupko witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Zupko was ranked as the 43,290th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 44,109th position, registering a change of -1.89%. Despite its drop in rankings, the actual count of individuals with the Zupko name increased from 470 in 2000 to 488 in 2010, a rise of 3.83%. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.17 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #44,109 | -1.89% |
| Count | 470 | 488 | 3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zupko
In terms of ethnic identity, there were noticeable shifts in the distribution among those carrying the Zupko surname from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A large majority identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 95.32% to 93.65%. Interestingly, the percentage of Zupkos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races saw significant increases, from 1.49% to 1.84% and 1.06% to 1.84%, respectively. Conversely, the Hispanic segment experienced a minor decline from 2.13% to 2.05%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 93.65% | -1.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.05% | -3.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.49% | 1.84% | 23.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.84% | 73.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |