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

Sesko, 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 Sesko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sesko in America

Sesko is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sesko surname appeared 193 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 Sesko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sesko 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 Sesko

The surname Sesko has its origins in Slovakia, with records indicating its emergence during the 16th century. The name is derived from the Slovak word "seska," which refers to a small village or settlement. It is believed that the name was initially used to identify individuals who hailed from a particular village or locality within the region.

Early records of the name Sesko can be found in various historical documents from Slovakia, such as parish registers and land ownership records. One notable mention is in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Slovaciae, a collection of medieval documents from the 13th to the 16th centuries, where the name appears in connection with a landowner from the village of Seska.

The earliest recorded bearer of the surname Sesko was Jan Sesko, who lived in the mid-16th century and was a prominent farmer in the village of Seska. Another notable figure was Michal Sesko, born in 1612, who served as a magistrate in the town of Banska Bystrica.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Sesko gradually spread beyond Slovakia as individuals migrated to neighboring regions. In the 19th century, Jozef Sesko, born in 1824, gained recognition as a skilled craftsman and woodcarver, with his works being exhibited in various European cities.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the surname Sesko was Andrej Sesko, born in 1876. He was a celebrated poet and writer who played a significant role in the Slovak literary renaissance of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage, contributing to the preservation of Slovak traditions.

Another noteworthy figure was Maria Sesko, born in 1892, who was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Slovakia. She established several schools and fought tirelessly for equal access to education for girls and women in her country.

While the surname Sesko originated in Slovakia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the Slovak heritage, reflecting the historical significance of small villages and settlements in the region's cultural identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sesko

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

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

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