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

Ivanko, 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 Ivanko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ivanko in America

Ivanko is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ivanko surname appeared 105 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 Ivanko.

The history of the last name Ivanko

The surname Ivanko is of Ukrainian origin, derived from the Slavic personal name Ivan, itself a derivative of the Greek name Ioannes, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name likely emerged in the 10th or 11th century, during the Kievan Rus' period, when Christianity was introduced to the region.

Ivanko was a common patronymic surname in Ukraine, indicating that the bearer was the son of a man named Ivan. It was often used alongside the possessive suffix "-ov" or "-ev," forming surnames like Ivanov or Ivanev. The earliest recorded instances of the surname Ivanko can be found in medieval chronicles and documents from various Ukrainian regions, such as Galicia, Volhynia, and Kyiv.

One notable mention of the surname Ivanko comes from the 16th century, when a Ukrainian Cossack leader named Ivanko Fedorovych Ivanko played a significant role in the uprising against Polish rule in the region. He is mentioned in several historical accounts and is known for his bravery and leadership during the tumultuous period.

Another prominent figure with the surname Ivanko was Hryhorii Ivanko, a Ukrainian priest and writer who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He authored several religious works and played a crucial role in the preservation and promotion of Ukrainian literature and culture.

In the 19th century, a Ukrainian poet and ethnographer named Yakiv Ivanko gained recognition for his contributions to the study and preservation of Ukrainian folklore and traditions. He was born in 1825 and is remembered for his collection of Ukrainian folk songs and his efforts to promote the Ukrainian language and culture.

Another notable figure was Mykola Ivanko, a Ukrainian military leader and politician who lived from 1856 to 1936. He served in the Imperial Russian Army and later played a significant role in the struggle for Ukrainian independence during the early 20th century.

The surname Ivanko has also been associated with various place names in Ukraine, such as the village of Ivanko in the Vinnytsia region, which likely derived its name from an early settler with the surname Ivanko. Additionally, variations of the name, like Ivankov or Ivankivtsi, can be found in other regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ivanko

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

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 Ivanko 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.

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Ivanko, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!