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

Hewko, 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 Hewko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hewko in America

Hewko is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hewko surname appeared 175 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 Hewko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hewko 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 Hewko

The surname Hewko is of Ukrainian origin, and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the western regions of Ukraine, particularly in the areas around Lviv and Ternopil. The name is derived from the Old Ukrainian word "hev," which means "oak," suggesting that the original bearers of this surname may have lived near oak forests or had some association with oaks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hewko can be found in the historical records of the Lviv region from the late 16th century. These records mention a certain Ivan Hewko, who was a landowner and farmer in the village of Zhovkva. Unfortunately, no further details about Ivan Hewko's life or the exact year he lived are available.

Another notable figure in history with the surname Hewko was Petro Hewko, a Ukrainian Cossack who fought against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the mid-17th century. Petro Hewko was born around 1620 and was known for his bravery and skills as a warrior. He participated in several battles during the Khmelnytsky Uprising, which aimed to secure autonomy for Ukrainian territories.

In the 18th century, the name Hewko appeared in the records of the town of Rava-Ruska, where a family of Hewkos owned a small estate. One member of this family, Hryhoriy Hewko, was a respected local official and landowner who lived in the late 1700s.

Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Hewko was Yuriy Hewko, a Ukrainian writer and educator born in 1822. Hewko was known for his contributions to Ukrainian literature and his efforts to promote education in rural areas. He wrote several books and published articles in various Ukrainian literary journals.

In the 20th century, one of the most notable individuals with the surname Hewko was Olha Hewko, a Ukrainian artist and painter born in 1910. Hewko was renowned for her vibrant paintings depicting Ukrainian folk life and traditions. Her works are displayed in various art galleries and museums throughout Ukraine.

While the surname Hewko is not among the most common Ukrainian surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by many individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hewko

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

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

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