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

Kako, 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 Kako surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kako in America

Kako is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kako surname appeared 191 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 Kako.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kako 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 Kako

The surname "KAKO" originated in Croatia, a country located in Southeast Europe. It first emerged in the 12th century and is believed to be derived from the Croatian word "kakov," meaning "what kind" or "of what quality." The name likely referred to a person's physical or personal characteristics.

During the Middle Ages, the name "KAKO" appeared in various Croatian historical records and documents, including parish registers and court proceedings. One of the earliest documented instances of the name was found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Dubrovnik, which referred to a person named Ivan Kako.

In the 16th century, the surname "KAKO" was also recorded in the Venetian Republic, particularly in the area of Dalmatia, which was under Venetian control at the time. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated or had connections with the Venetian territories.

One notable bearer of the "KAKO" surname was Marin Kako, a Croatian writer and philosopher who lived from 1609 to 1687. He was born in the town of Ston, located in the Dubrovnik region, and is known for his works on philosophy, theology, and linguistics.

Another individual with this surname was Nikola Jako Kako, a Croatian military officer who fought in the Ottoman-Venetian Wars during the 17th century. He was born in 1635 in the town of Split and gained recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the surname "KAKO" was also found in parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was historically connected to Croatia. One example is Marko Kako, a Bosnian Croat writer and poet who lived from 1832 to 1891. He was born in the town of Tomislavgrad and is known for his contributions to the cultural and literary scene of the region.

Another notable figure was Matija Kako, a Croatian architect and urban planner who lived from 1855 to 1932. He was born in the city of Zagreb and was influential in the development of modern urban planning and architectural styles in Croatia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Historically, the surname "KAKO" has been associated with various locations and place names in Croatia, such as the towns of Kako and Kakovo, as well as the island of Kakovac. These place names may have influenced the origin and spread of the surname in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kako

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

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

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