2000
#106,477
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 155
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Hutsko
A surname of Ukrainian origin, possibly derived from a place name or a nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 163 Americans carry the last name Hutsko. That puts it at #126,357 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,102,787 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hutsko 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
163
1 in 2,102,787
Census rank
#126,357
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
142
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 142 bearers of the surname Hutsko in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 126357th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hutsko, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hutsko
The surname Hutsko is of Ukrainian origin, with its roots traceable 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 Ukrainian word "hutok," which means a small village or hamlet.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Hutsko surname can be found in the Lviv Archeparchy Archives, which date back to the late 16th century. These archives contain various records and manuscripts that document the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the region.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Hutsko began to spread beyond its initial geographic confines. Records from this period indicate that members of the Hutsko family had settled in other parts of Ukraine, as well as in neighboring countries like Poland and Belarus.
Notable figures throughout history who bore the Hutsko surname include Yuriy Hutsko (1560-1632), a prominent merchant and landowner in the Lviv region. Petro Hutsko (1710-1783) was a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the Lviv Theological Seminary.
In the 19th century, Ivan Hutsko (1826-1892) gained recognition as a talented painter and iconographer, renowned for his work in churches across western Ukraine. Mariya Hutsko (1878-1954) was a celebrated Ukrainian writer and poet, whose works explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage.
Another prominent figure was Stepan Hutsko (1902-1981), a political activist and member of the Ukrainian National Movement. He played a significant role in advocating for Ukrainian independence during the turbulent years of the 20th century.
While the name Hutsko has its roots in Ukraine, over time it has spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the earliest records and historical references to this surname can be traced back to the western regions of Ukraine, where it originated as a designation for those residing in small villages or hamlets.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hutsko
Among Census respondents with the surname Hutsko, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Hutsko 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 Hutsko surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.7% · 133
- Two or more races2.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 2
- Black or African American0.7% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hutsko
Hutsko 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
#116,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 150
-5 bearers (-3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 9,724 places
2020
#126,357
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
-8 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 10,156 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #106,477 | 155 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #116,201 | 150 | 0.05 | -5 bearers (-3.2%) | Down 9,724 places |
| 2020 | #126,357 | 142 | 0.05 | -8 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 10,156 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 Hutsko 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 | #116,201 | #126,357 | -8.7% |
| Count | 150 | 142 | -5.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -5.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hutsko bearers went from 150 to 142 (-5.3% change). The surname moved down 10,156 positions in the national ranking, going from #116,201 to #126,357.
FAQ
Hutsko surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hutsko?
Name Census estimates that about 163 living Americans carry the surname Hutsko. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,102,787 residents.
How common is Hutsko?
Hutsko ranks #126,357 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 142 people with the surname Hutsko. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (163), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Hutsko.
Has Hutsko become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hutsko went from 150 recorded bearers to 142. That is a decrease of 8 (-5.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #116,201 to #126,357.
What does the Census say about the background of Hutsko?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hutsko, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.4%). 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 Hutsko in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.7% (133 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hutsko appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.7%), Two or More Races (2.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.4%). 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 Hutsko (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 Hutsko mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin, possibly derived from a place name or a nickname. 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 Hutsko (0.05 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 Hutsko?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.