2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yurco
A surname of Ukrainian origin, possibly derived from the name "Yurko" or "Yura".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Yurco. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yurco 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Yurco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yurco, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yurco
The surname Yurco has Eastern European origins, most likely from Slovakia or the surrounding Carpathian region. The name likely derived from the Slavic given name Juraj, which is itself derived from Georgios, a Greek name meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker.” The Greek roots reflect the common linguistic practice of adopting and adapting elements from one culture into another over centuries.
In terms of regions, Yurco would have been prevalent in areas heavily influenced by Slovak or Ruthenian populations. Slovakia, being part of the Kingdom of Hungary during the medieval era and later the Austro-Hungarian Empire, had a rich blend of languages and cultures which contributed to the formation of surnames like Yurco.
The earliest references to similar names can be traced back to parish records, land ownership documents, and other forms of civil registrations from the 15th and 16th centuries. During this period, the spelling of surnames was highly inconsistent, due to varying levels of literacy and the transcription practices of different record keepers. Variants like Jurko, Jurčo, and Yurko could often be encountered in these documents.
Historical records of the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in Slovak regions under Habsburg rule, often list the surname Yurco in various civic and church documents. One particularly famous instance includes Mikuláš Yurco, born in 1765 and a notable landowner who is mentioned in several local registers of Rusyn-populated villages.
Another significant bearer of the surname was Ján Yurco, born in 1823, who is known for his contributions to local agricultural techniques in eastern Slovakia. His descendants continued to have an influential presence in the community, maintaining farms and small enterprises.
In the 20th century, the name Yurco appears prominently in the context of immigration to North America. Martin Yurco, born in 1889, was among the many who moved to the United States seeking better opportunities. He settled in Pennsylvania and became known for his work in the coal mines and participation in the labor union movement, advocating for better working conditions.
Another noteworthy individual is Alexandra Yurco, born in 1911, who gained recognition as a painter. Her works often depicted the landscapes and traditional life of the Slovak countryside, contributing to the cultural preservation of her heritage.
Overall, the surname Yurco provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and migration patterns of Eastern European people, bearing witness to the shifts and movements that shaped entire regions and cultures.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yurco
Among Census respondents with the surname Yurco, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Yurco 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 Yurco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yurco
Yurco appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+8 bearers (+7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,559 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.2%) | Up 5,559 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 Yurco 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 | #148,347 | #142,788 | 3.7% |
| Count | 111 | 119 | 7.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yurco bearers went from 111 to 119 (+7.2% change). The surname moved up 5,559 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #142,788.
FAQ
Yurco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yurco?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Yurco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Yurco?
Yurco ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Yurco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Yurco.
Has Yurco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yurco went from 111 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 8 (+7.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Yurco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yurco, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Yurco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yurco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Yurco (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 Yurco mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin, possibly derived from the name "Yurko" or "Yura". 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 Yurco (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 people share the surname Yurco?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.