Explore the Family Name Domke
The meaning of Domke
German: from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Thomas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Domke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Domke has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was listed as 20,556, but it fell to 21,717 by 2010, representing a 5.65% decrease. In terms of absolute count, there were 1,199 individuals with this surname in 2000, which hardly changed by 2010 with only one less individual at 1,198. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.44 to 0.41 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,556 | #21,717 | -5.65% |
| Count | 1,199 | 1,198 | -0.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Domke
The ethnicity associated with the surname Domke, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, remains predominantly white with slight changes. In 2000, 96.58% of the individuals with the Domke surname identified as white; this percentage decreased slightly to 96.24% by 2010. Other ethnic identities associated with the surname showed variations. There was a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, from 0.50% to 0.58% and 1.75% to 2.25% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased from 0.75% to 0.58%. No change was observed for those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 96.24% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.25% | 28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.58% | 16% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.58% | -22.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |