Explore the Family Name Corke
The meaning of Corke
English (southern): variant of Cork.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Corke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Corke' has seen some changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 56,246 in 2000 to 57,914 in 2010, a decline of approximately 2.97 percent. However, the count of individuals with this last name increased slightly from 340 to 351 during the same period, marking a growth of 3.24 percent. The proportion of the surname 'Corke' per 100,000 people dropped by 7.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #57,914 | -2.97% |
| Count | 340 | 351 | 3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corke
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the 'Corke' surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased from 86.76% to 81.48%. There was also an increase in Black identification from 11.76% to 14.25%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. In 2010, a small percentage began to identify as Hispanic (1.99%) and as having two or more races (1.42%), where there was no representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.76% | 81.48% | -6.09% |
| Black | 11.76% | 14.25% | 21.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |