Explore the Family Name Behlke
The meaning of Behlke
German: 1. variant of Böhlke (see Boehlke). 2. in rare cases, from a pet form of Bele (see Behle 2). Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhardt.
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How common is the last name Behlke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Behlke has seen a slight increase in the United States over the past decade. In 2000, Behlke ranked 49,366th in terms of popularity among all surnames, with about 400 individuals carrying the name. This equates to approximately 0.15 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank of the Behlke surname had improved to 47,521st, and the count increased to 446 individuals, yet the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #47,521 | 3.74% |
| Count | 400 | 446 | 11.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Behlke
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Behlke surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, almost all (99%) of the Behlkes identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to around 96.41%. The data also shows a small emergence of diversity within the Behlke family over this time period. In 2010, for the first time, some individuals with the Behlke surname identified as belonging to two or more races, and some identified as Hispanic, each making up 1.12% of the total Behlkes. No Behlkes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.41% | -2.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |