2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Setka
A surname of Slavic origin, possibly derived from the word "set" meaning "net" or "web".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Setka. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Setka 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Setka in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Setka, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Setka
The surname Setka has its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in the regions of Ukraine and Russia. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th or 17th century. The name is derived from the Slavic word "setka," which means a small net or mesh.
In the early days, the surname was likely associated with individuals involved in professions related to fishing or net-making. It may have also been used as a descriptive name for someone who had a distinct physical feature resembling a net or mesh pattern.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Setka can be found in the Revizskiye Skazki, a series of census-like revisions conducted in the Russian Empire during the 18th and 19th centuries. These records provide valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames across various regions.
Notable historical figures with the surname Setka include Ivan Setka, a prominent merchant from Kyiv who lived in the late 17th century. His trade activities contributed significantly to the city's economic prosperity. Another notable individual was Maria Setka, a renowned painter and artist from St. Petersburg, Russia, who lived in the early 19th century (1785-1857).
In the realm of literature, the name Setka appears in several works by renowned Russian authors. One such example is the character of Andrei Setka, a minor but memorable figure in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel "The Brothers Karamazov," published in 1880.
The name Setka has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations across Eastern Europe. For instance, the village of Setkovo in the Bryansk region of Russia is believed to have derived its name from the surname Setka, possibly indicating the presence of individuals with this surname among its early settlers.
Another notable figure was Pyotr Setka (1865-1922), a Ukrainian politician and activist who played a significant role in the struggle for Ukrainian independence in the early 20th century. His contributions to the national movement earned him a place in the annals of Ukrainian history.
While the surname Setka may not be as widely recognized as some other European surnames, its rich history and connections to various regions and professions make it a fascinating subject of study for historians and linguists alike.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Setka
Among Census respondents with the surname Setka, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Setka 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 Setka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.3% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino9.2% · 11
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Setka
Setka 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+20 bearers (+20.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,208 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,821 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+20.0%) | Up 11,208 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,821 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 Setka 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 | #139,228 | #142,049 | -2.0% |
| Count | 120 | 120 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Setka bearers went from 120 to 120 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 2,821 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #142,049.
FAQ
Setka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Setka?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Setka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Setka?
Setka ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 120 people with the surname Setka. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Setka.
Has Setka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Setka went from 120 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Setka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Setka, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Setka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.3% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Setka appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.3%), Hispanic (9.2%), Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Setka (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 Setka mean?
A surname of Slavic origin, possibly derived from the word "set" meaning "net" or "web". 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 Setka (0.04 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 Setka?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.