Explore the Family Name Bahrke
The meaning of Bahrke
German: from a pet form of Bahr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bahrke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bahrke saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bahrke ranked as the 77,472nd most common surname, but dropped to 84,748th place by 2010, a decline of 9.39%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 230 to 221, marking a 3.91% drop. The proportion of people named Bahrke per 100,000 population fell by 22.22%, from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #84,748 | -9.39% |
| Count | 230 | 221 | -3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bahrke
In terms of ethnicity, the Bahrke surname has predominantly been associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, nearly all (98.70%) of those carrying the Bahrke surname identified as White in 2000, and this percentage increased slightly to 99.10% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Data related to individuals identifying as two or more races was not available.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 99.1% | 0.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |