Explore the Family Name Bohlke
The meaning of Bohlke
1. North German: from a pet form of Bohl. 2. German (mainly Böhlke): see Boehlke. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred.
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How common is the last name Bohlke in the United States?
The surname Bohlke, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank dropped by approximately 3.31%, moving from 46,000 in 2000 to 47,521 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 2.06%, from 437 in 2000 to 446 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #47,521 | -3.31% |
| Count | 437 | 446 | 2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bohlke
In terms of ethnicity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Bohlke identified as White, with a slight increase from 97.03% in 2000 to 97.09% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Bohlke surname also saw an increase, rising by 57.02% over the decade. However, it's important to note that these percentages remain relatively small in comparison to the White representation. No data was available or reported for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 97.09% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.79% | 57.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |