Explore the Family Name Doepke
The meaning of Doepke
North German (Döpke): 1. from a variant of Depke, a Low German pet form of the personal names Detmar (see Dittmar) and Theobald. 2. metonymic occupational name for a potter, from a diminutive of Low German doppe, duppe ‘beaker, jar’. Compare Dopke and Dopp. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenter, Konrad, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Doepke in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Doepke saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 47,308, while in 2010 it dropped to 51,396, an 8.64% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased during this decade, from 422 to 405, representing a 4.03% drop. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals with the Doepke surname per 100,000 residents declined by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #51,396 | -8.64% |
| Count | 422 | 405 | -4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Doepke
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Doepke identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 97.16% to 97.78%. There was also a minor increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, going up from 1.18% to 1.23%. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with no individuals claiming these ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 97.78% | 0.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.23% | 4.24% |
| 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% |