Explore the Family Name Dumke
The meaning of Dumke
German: variant of Domke. Some characteristic forenames: German Albrecht, Erwin, Gunter, Hans, Hubertus, Kurt, Otto, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Dumke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dumke witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from 25,591 in 2000 to 26,189 in 2010, representing a change of -2.34%. However, the count of individuals with the Dumke surname increased from 906 to 934 during this period, a growth rate of 3.09%. Nonetheless, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people saw a dip of -5.88%, going down from 0.34 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,591 | #26,189 | -2.34% |
| Count | 906 | 934 | 3.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dumke
The ethnic identity associated with the Dumke surname also showed some changes over the decade, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. Predominantly, this name was associated with individuals identifying as White, although there was a slight drop from 97.90% in 2000 to 96.15% in 2010. Meanwhile, the surname emerged among the Hispanic community, moving from 0% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010, while its representation within the demographic identifying with two or more races decreased by 24.24%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 96.15% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.75% | -24.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |