Explore the Family Name Backe
How common is the last name Backe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Backe" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,574 in popularity with 454 individuals carrying the name, equating to 0.17 people per 100k. By 2010, it had dropped to rank 52,037, with 399 individuals bearing the surname, or 0.14 per 100k. This represents a change of -16.74 in ranking and -12.11 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #52,037 | -16.74% |
| Count | 454 | 399 | -12.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Backe
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the breakdown for the surname "Backe" has shifted slightly over the same decade. In 2000, 94.49% of those with the Backe surname identified as White, dropping to 91.73% by 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities also decreased from 2.20% to 1.50%. However, there was a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic, surging from 1.98% in 2000 to 5.01% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.49% | 91.73% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 5.01% | 153.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 1.5% | -31.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |