2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Falatko
A surname potentially originating from a Slovak village name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Falatko. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Falatko 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Falatko in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Falatko, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Falatko
Among Census respondents with the surname Falatko, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Falatko 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 Falatko surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.4% · 104
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Falatko
Falatko 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
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+4 bearers (+3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,979 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-20 bearers (-15.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,826 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.2%) | Down 4,979 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -20 bearers (-15.5%) | Down 18,826 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 Falatko 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 | #131,379 | #150,205 | -14.3% |
| Count | 129 | 109 | -15.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Falatko bearers went from 129 to 109 (-15.5% change). The surname moved down 18,826 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #150,205.
FAQ
Falatko surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Falatko?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Falatko. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Falatko?
Falatko ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Falatko. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Falatko.
Has Falatko become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Falatko went from 129 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 20 (-15.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Falatko?
Among Census respondents with the surname Falatko, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Falatko in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Falatko appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.4%), Two or More Races (2.8%), Black (0.9%). 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 Falatko (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 Falatko mean?
A surname potentially originating from a Slovak village name. 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 Falatko (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 Americans have the surname Falatko?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.