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

Falatko, 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 Falatko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Falatko in America

Falatko is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Falatko surname appeared 129 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 Falatko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Falatko 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 Falatko

The surname Falatko has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region of Slovakia and Poland. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th or 15th century, derived from the Slavic root word "falat," which means "a piece" or "a morsel." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who worked as a baker or a seller of baked goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Falatko can be found in the church records of the village of Kežmarok, in present-day Slovakia, dating back to the early 1600s. The name appeared in various spellings, such as Falaczko, Falaczkó, and Falaczkow, reflecting the phonetic variations common in that era.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Falatko was Jan Falatko, a respected landowner and local magistrate in the town of Nowy Targ, located in the Podhale region of southern Poland. Born in 1632, he played a significant role in the development of the local community and left a lasting impact on the region's history.

Another prominent individual with the surname Falatko was Andrzej Falatko, a Polish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1785 in the village of Bukowina Tatrzańska, he distinguished himself in several battles and rose through the ranks, eventually attaining the position of Colonel in the Polish Army.

During the 19th century, the name Falatko appeared in various regions of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, including Galicia and Bukovina. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Józef Falatko, a respected architect and urban planner who contributed to the design and development of several cities in the region, including Lviv and Chernivtsi.

Another significant figure was Maria Falatko, a Polish educator and activist who advocated for women's rights and education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1872 in the village of Białka Tatrzańska, she established several schools for girls and played a pivotal role in advancing educational opportunities for women in the region.

While the surname Falatko originated in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the Slavic regions of Slovakia and Poland, where it has a rich historical significance and a connection to local traditions and occupations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Falatko

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

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 Falatko 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 Falatko 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 Falatko was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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