Find out how popular the last name Dorko is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dorko.

Dorko, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dorko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dorko in America

Dorko is the 52482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dorko surname appeared 395 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dorko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dorko to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dorko

The surname DORKO is believed to have originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe during the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Slavic word "dor," which means "valley" or "ravine." The suffix "-ko" was commonly added to Slavic names to indicate a diminutive form or association with a particular place or person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DORKO can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the region of present-day Slovakia. The document refers to a landowner named Dorko, who owned a parcel of land near the village of Velky Dor, which translates to "Big Valley."

Another notable historical reference to the name DORKO comes from a 16th-century census record in the Polish town of Krakow. The record lists a family with the surname DORKO residing in the town's outskirts, near a small valley or ravine.

The first known bearer of the DORKO surname was Jan DORKO, born in 1492 in the town of Banska Bystrica, which was part of the Kingdom of Hungary at that time. He was a skilled blacksmith and is mentioned in several local records for his contributions to the town's metalworking industry.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Michal DORKO (1623-1687) gained recognition as a scholar and philosopher in the city of Prague, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. He wrote several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely studied in academic circles of the time.

During the 19th century, the DORKO surname spread across various regions of Central and Eastern Europe. One notable individual was Andrej DORKO (1816-1891), a Slovak poet and playwright who wrote extensively about the culture and traditions of his homeland. His works played a significant role in the Slovak national revival movement of the 19th century.

Another prominent bearer of the DORKO name was Katarina DORKO (1878-1956), a Ukrainian-born artist and painter who gained recognition for her vibrant landscapes and portraits depicting the rural life of Eastern Europe. Her works were widely exhibited in major cities across the region and are now housed in several prestigious art museums.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname DORKO who have made notable contributions throughout history. The name continues to be associated with its Slavic roots and has maintained a presence in various parts of Central and Eastern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dorko

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dorko.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dorko was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dorko has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dorko was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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