There are
966
Perkos in the USA
Perko is the
25555th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Perko

JanezPerko

Janez Perko was a Slovenian ski jumper who competed in the 1980s.

PeterPerko

Peter Perko is a Slovenian ski jumper who has competed at the World Cup level.

SamantaPerko

Samanta Perko is a Slovenian alpine skier who has competed in the Youth Olympic Games.

LukaPerko

Luka Perko is a Slovenian alpine skier who has competed in the Winter Olympics.

TamaraPerko

Tamara Perko is a Croatian economist and the President of the Management Board of the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

DamirPerko

Damir Perko is a Croatian snowboarder who has represented Croatia at the Winter Olympics.

ŠtefanPerko

Štefan Perko was a Slovenian alpine skier who competed in the 1990s.

KatjaPerko

Katja Perko is a Slovenian biathlete who has competed at the World Cup level.

RichardPerko

Richard Perko is a retired Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League.

MihaPerko

Miha Perko is a Slovenian ski jumper who has competed at the World Cup level.

Perko Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Perko' is of Slovenian origin and is a variation of the surname 'Perković.' It is derived from the personal name 'Peter' and the suffix '-ko,' which denotes a diminutive form. 'Perković' can also be traced back to the Croatian name 'Perko,' which is derived from the given name 'Pero,' meaning 'feather.' The surname 'Perko' is most common in Slovenia and Croatia.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Perko' is most commonly found in Slovenia, Croatia, and other parts of the former Yugoslavia. It is also found in smaller numbers in other European countries, particularly Austria and Germany, due to historical migrations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Perko' include 'Perkov, Perkić, Perković, Perkovič, Perkowska, Perkowski, Perkowicz, Perkman, Perkovič, and Perkovič.' These variations reflect different regional and linguistic influences.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Perko' can be traced back to historical population movements in the former Yugoslavia and neighboring European countries. People with the surname 'Perko' have also emigrated to other parts of the world, particularly North America and Australia, in search of better economic opportunities and to join family members who had previously migrated.