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UK surname

Danko

A Ukrainian surname derived from the given name Danko, a diminutive form of Daniel, meaning "God is my judge."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tameside, Birmingham and Croydon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Danko is 128 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

128

2016, ranked #26,401

Peak year

2016

128 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016, ranked #26,401.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 10 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Danko surname distribution map

The map shows where the Danko surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Danko surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Danko over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 7 #32,070
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1901 historical 10 #33,026
1997 modern 40 #33,666
1998 modern 42 #33,651
1999 modern 44 #33,601
2000 modern 48 #33,288
2001 modern 47 #33,219
2002 modern 50 #33,282
2003 modern 45 #33,803
2004 modern 45 #33,957
2005 modern 50 #33,784
2006 modern 54 #33,780
2007 modern 68 #32,760
2008 modern 65 #33,303
2009 modern 70 #33,182
2010 modern 88 #31,875
2011 modern 87 #31,905
2012 modern 96 #30,949
2013 modern 106 #29,740
2014 modern 119 #27,813
2015 modern 121 #27,405
2016 modern 128 #26,401

Geography

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Where Dankos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Tameside, Birmingham, Croydon and Basildon. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Tameside 008 Tameside
2 Tameside 015 Tameside
3 Birmingham 089 Birmingham
4 Croydon 009 Croydon
5 Basildon 004 Basildon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Danko

These lists show first names that appear often with the Danko surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Danko

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Danko, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Danko surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Danko household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Danko is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Danko is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Danko falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Danko is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Danko, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Danko

The surname Danko has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, particularly in modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is believed to have emerged around the 13th or 14th century, derived from the Slavic root "dan," meaning "gift" or "given." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who was considered a "gift" or a "blessing."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Danko can be found in historical records from the Polish city of Krakow, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention a man named Jan Danko, who was a respected member of the local community. The name also appears in various village and parish records from the 16th and 17th centuries in the regions of Galicia and Volhynia, which were parts of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Andrzej Danko (1735-1819) emerged as a prominent Polish-Lithuanian military officer and nobleman. He served in the Polish army during the Partitions of Poland and later became a member of the Sejm (parliament) of the Duchy of Warsaw.

Another individual of historical significance bearing the surname Danko was Yevhen Danko (1884-1919), a Ukrainian writer and playwright who was active during the early 20th century. His works, such as the play "Soniachna Mashyna" (The Sun Machine), explored themes of social justice and national identity.

In the realm of sports, the name Danko has been associated with several accomplished athletes. One example is Oleksandr Danko (born 1986), a Ukrainian professional football (soccer) player who has represented his country at the international level and played for various clubs in Europe.

It is worth noting that variations of the surname, such as Dankov, Dankevich, and Dankovych, have also been found in historical records, particularly in the regions of Belarus and western Russia. These variations likely stemmed from different linguistic influences and regional dialects within the Slavic language family.

While the surname Danko has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, it remains most prevalent in countries like Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia, where it continues to carry a rich cultural and historical significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Danko surname: questions and answers

How common is the Danko surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016. That gives Danko a modern rank of #26,401.

What does the Danko surname mean?

A Ukrainian surname derived from the given name Danko, a diminutive form of Daniel, meaning "God is my judge."

What does the Danko map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Danko bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.