Explore the Family Name Bjelke
The meaning of Bjelke
Scandinavian: from bjelke ‘beam’, a device which appears in the coat of arms of a noble family of this name. Compare Bielke.
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How common is the last name Bjelke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bjelke showed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 143,847 in 2000 to 153,769 in 2010, marking a change of -6.9 percent. However, the count remained consistent at 106 for both years, maintaining its proportion per 100,000 people at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,847 | #153,769 | -6.9% |
| Count | 106 | 106 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bjelke
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity connected with the Bjelke surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly from 99.06 percent in 2000 to 98.11 percent in 2010. This suggests that while the Bjelke surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity, there has been a small diversification in the ethnic identity associated with this name over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.06% | 98.11% | -0.96% |
| 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% |