Explore the Family Name Ciske
The meaning of Ciske
Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Czyżyk ‘siskin’ (see Czyzyk) or of its (rare) cognates Czyszek and Czyszka. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ciske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ciske has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 76,208 in popularity with a count of 235 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 76,029 with an increase of 7.66% to reach a total count of 253 individuals. The proportion per 100k remained at 0.09, indicating that the growth rate of the Ciske surname generally kept pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #76,029 | 0.23% |
| Count | 235 | 253 | 7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ciske
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Ciske identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 99.15% of all Ciskes. This percentage slightly decreased to 97.63% by 2010. For other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages remained at zero for both years, which means that no individuals with the Ciske surname identified under these ethnicities during the time period surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.15% | 97.63% | -1.53% |
| 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% |