Explore the Family Name Droke
The meaning of Droke
Altered form of Droge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Droke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we can observe a slight decrease in popularity for the surname "Droke" between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,992 and declined to 40,856 by 2010, a decrease of about 4.78%. However, there was an almost negligible increase in total count, from 532 to 534 individuals with this surname during the same period. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100k also saw a decrease of about 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,992 | #40,856 | -4.78% |
| Count | 532 | 534 | 0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Droke
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname "Droke" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.17% over the decade. There was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.94% to 2.81%, marking a growth of nearly 199%. The Hispanic representation also increased by approximately 45%. On the contrary, those identifying as Black decreased considerably by 42.54%. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.79% | 90.64% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3% | 44.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 2.81% | 198.94% |
| Black | 4.89% | 2.81% | -42.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |