Explore the Family Name Dunker
The meaning of Dunker
North German: nickname from Middle Low German dunker ‘dark, conceited’, or ‘unclear’.
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How common is the last name Dunker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dunker's popularity decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dunker ranked 17,377th amongst all surnames in the United States but it saw a decline of 10.36 percent by 2010, dropping to the 19,177th spot. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished, from 1,498 in 2000 to 1,416 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 5.47 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dunker per 100,000 residents declined by 14.29 percent over the same ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,377 | #19,177 | -10.36% |
| Count | 1,498 | 1,416 | -5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.48 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dunker
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Dunker surname identify as White; this group made up 92.52 percent in 2000 and slightly diminished to 91.60 percent in 2010. The Hispanic population bearing this surname showed an increase, jumping from 3.67 percent in 2000 to 4.73 percent in 2010, a rise of 28.88 percent. The Black community carrying the Dunker surname slightly increased from 1.87 percent to 1.91 percent. Individuals of two or more ethnicities with this surname decreased by 14.29 percent. It should be noted that no Dunkers were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.52% | 91.6% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.67% | 4.73% | 28.88% |
| Black | 1.87% | 1.91% | 2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.2% | -14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |