Explore the Family Name Alker
The meaning of Alker
1. South German: variant of Alger. 2. English: habitational name from Altcar, Lancashire. This name means ‘marshland by the River Alt’, from Old Norse kjarr ‘marsh’ and the river name Alt. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Gerhart.
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How common is the last name Alker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Alker has seen a decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Alker ranked 68,782 in terms of popularity and held a count of 267 individuals with that surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 77,522 with a count of 247, marking a decline of 12.71% in rank and 7.49% in count. The proportion of individuals with the Alker surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #77,522 | -12.71% |
| Count | 267 | 247 | -7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alker
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Alker are of White ethnicity. In 2000, 91.76% of individuals with the surname were identified as White, although this figure fell slightly to 88.26% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identified as Black increased from 3.75% to 6.07%. No individuals with the Alker surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.76% | 88.26% | -3.81% |
| Black | 3.75% | 6.07% | 61.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |