2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ciko
Possibly a Slavic or Baltic surname referring to origins or residing near a pine tree or forest.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Ciko. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ciko surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Ciko in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciko, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ciko
The surname CIKO is believed to have originated from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, likely in the areas of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is thought to derive from the Old Slavic word "tsik," which meant "small" or "little." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone of small stature or build.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CIKO can be found in a Polish census record from the late 16th century, where a family with the surname Ciko is listed as residing in the town of Krakow. It is possible that the name had already been in use for some time before this record, but written documentation from that era is scarce.
In the 17th century, there are records of a notable scholar and philosopher named Jan Ciko (1620-1688) who was born in the village of Wieliczka, near Krakow. He is known for his contributions to the study of logic and ethics, and his works were widely read and discussed in academic circles throughout Europe.
Another notable figure with the surname CIKO was Stanislav Ciko (1785-1856), a Czech artist and painter who was renowned for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in several museums across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and he is considered one of the pioneers of the Romantic movement in Central European art.
In the late 19th century, the CIKO surname began to appear in records from the Russian Empire, particularly in the regions of Ukraine and Belarus. This could be indicative of migration patterns or the adoption of the name by families of different ethnic backgrounds.
One prominent Ukrainian figure with the surname CIKO was Mykola Ciko (1872-1942), a politician and activist who played a significant role in the Ukrainian independence movement in the early 20th century. He served as a member of the Central Rada, the revolutionary parliament established during the Ukrainian People's Republic.
Finally, a notable modern figure with the surname CIKO was Ján Ciko (1910-1982), a Slovak writer and journalist who was known for his novels and short stories exploring themes of rural life and the experiences of ordinary people. His works were widely acclaimed and translated into several languages, earning him a reputation as one of the most influential Slovak authors of the 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ciko
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciko, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Ciko bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ciko surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ciko
Ciko appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+13 bearers (+12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,768 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,130 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.4%) | Up 3,768 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,130 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ciko surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #144,270 | -2.2% |
| Count | 118 | 117 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ciko bearers went from 118 to 117 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,130 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #144,270.
FAQ
Ciko surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ciko?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Ciko. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Ciko?
Ciko ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Ciko. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ciko.
Has Ciko become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ciko went from 118 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Ciko?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ciko, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ciko in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ciko appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (2.6%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ciko (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ciko mean?
Possibly a Slavic or Baltic surname referring to origins or residing near a pine tree or forest. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ciko (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Ciko?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.