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

Sirko, 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 Sirko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sirko in America

Sirko is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sirko surname appeared 348 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 Sirko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sirko 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 Sirko

The surname SIRKO is of Ukrainian origin, originating in the 16th century. It is derived from the Ukrainian word "sirko," which means "gray" or "ashen." The name likely referred to a person with gray hair or someone who worked with ash or cinders.

The earliest recorded instances of the SIRKO surname can be found in various historical documents and records from the Zaporizhian Sich, a semi-autonomous Cossack territory located in present-day Ukraine. The name was particularly prevalent among the Cossack population, known for their military prowess and distinct cultural traditions.

One notable bearer of the SIRKO surname was Ivan Sirko, a renowned Cossack military leader who lived from 1605 to 1680. He played a crucial role in defending the Zaporizhian Sich against Polish and Tatar invasions and is celebrated as a hero in Ukrainian folklore and literature.

Another prominent figure with the SIRKO surname was Petro Sirko, a Ukrainian Cossack leader who lived in the late 17th century. He led several successful campaigns against the Crimean Tatars and helped strengthen the Cossack territories' autonomy.

In the 18th century, the SIRKO surname can be found in various historical records and documents related to the Cossack communities in Ukraine. Hryhoriy Sirko, a Cossack leader born around 1720, is known for his involvement in the Koliivshchyna uprising against Polish and Russian rule.

The SIRKO surname has also been associated with place names in Ukraine, such as the village of Sirky in the Poltava region. This village likely derived its name from the prevalence of the SIRKO surname among its inhabitants or from the Ukrainian word "sirko" itself.

While the SIRKO surname is predominantly Ukrainian, it has also been adopted by individuals of other nationalities who have lived in or had connections with Ukraine. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Ukrainian Cossack communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sirko

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

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

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