Explore the Family Name Bradtke
The meaning of Bradtke
Germanized form of Polish and Sorbian Bródka and Brodka ‘little beard’ (see Brodka), or of Bratka and its more common Polish cognate Bratko.
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How common is the last name Bradtke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bradtke has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 62,046 and dropped to 71,478 in 2010, marking a decrease of 15.2%. The occurrence of this surname also decreased from 302 counts in 2000 to 273 in 2010, showing a drop of 9.6%. The proportion of the surname Bradtke per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 18.18%, falling from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #71,478 | -15.2% |
| Count | 302 | 273 | -9.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bradtke
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bradtke based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the data shows that there is predominantly one ethnicity tied to this name. This surname is overwhelmingly White, making up 98.01% in 2000 with a slight decrease to 97.44% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 97.44% | -0.58% |
| 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% |