2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Futchko
A surname with Ukrainian/East Slavic origins, possibly derived from a nickname or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Futchko. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Futchko 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Futchko in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Futchko, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Futchko
The surname FUTCHKO is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region of modern-day Ukraine and Belarus, during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Slavic languages, with the suffix "-ko" indicating a diminutive or patronymic form, suggesting it may have been derived from a personal name or nickname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the FUTCHKO surname can be found in the Metryka Litewska, a collection of historical documents from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, dating back to the 15th century. This suggests that the name may have been present in the region during that time period.
In the 16th century, there are records of a FUTCHKO family residing in the town of Novogrudok, which was part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. This town, located in modern-day Belarus, may have played a role in the dissemination of the surname throughout the region.
The FUTCHKO surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in Eastern Europe. For instance, some historians have linked it to the village of Futchovka, located in the Zhytomyr region of modern-day Ukraine, suggesting that the name may have originated from this area.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the FUTCHKO surname. One such figure was Ivan FUTCHKO (1855-1921), a Ukrainian writer and educator who contributed significantly to the development of Ukrainian literature and education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Another prominent FUTCHKO was Mykhailo FUTCHKO (1892-1978), a Ukrainian politician and activist who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Ukrainian National Republic during the tumultuous years following the Russian Revolution.
In the realm of sports, Bohdan FUTCHKO (1937-2010) was a renowned Ukrainian football (soccer) player who represented the Soviet Union national team in the 1960s and was recognized as one of the best players of his era.
The FUTCHKO surname can also be found in the annals of religious history, with Hryhoriy FUTCHKO (1870-1945) being a notable Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest and theologian who made significant contributions to the preservation of Ukrainian religious traditions during the Soviet era.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Mariya FUTCHKO (1902-1981), a Ukrainian artist and painter who gained recognition for her vibrant depictions of Ukrainian folk life and landscapes, helping to preserve the country's cultural heritage through her artwork.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Futchko
Among Census respondents with the surname Futchko, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Futchko 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 Futchko surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.5% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 6
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Futchko
Futchko 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-8 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,423 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-6 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,715 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 16,423 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 5,715 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 Futchko 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 | #145,220 | #150,935 | -3.9% |
| Count | 114 | 108 | -5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Futchko bearers went from 114 to 108 (-5.3% change). The surname moved down 5,715 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #150,935.
FAQ
Futchko surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Futchko?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Futchko. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Futchko?
Futchko ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Futchko. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Futchko.
Has Futchko become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Futchko went from 114 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Futchko?
Among Census respondents with the surname Futchko, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) 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 Futchko in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Futchko appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.5%), Hispanic (5.6%), 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 Futchko (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 Futchko mean?
A surname with Ukrainian/East Slavic origins, possibly derived from a nickname or occupation. 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 Futchko (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 Futchko?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.