Explore the Family Name Ehmke
The meaning of Ehmke
North German: from a pet form of Ehm. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerhard, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Ehmke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ehmke has slightly dipped in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,118th most popular name and by 2010, it fell to 29,334th—a 4.32% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, increasing from 802 in 2000 to 806 in 2010, a marginal rise of 0.5%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 has seen a decrease of 10%, dropping from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,118 | #29,334 | -4.32% |
| Count | 802 | 806 | 0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehmke
When it comes to ethnic identity, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the Ehmke surname, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority identified as White—with 96.38% in 2000 and an increase to 97.02% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, which saw a significant increase of 98.67%, growing from 0.75% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased drastically from 2.24% in 2000 to 0.99% in 2010, a change of -55.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 97.02% | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.49% | 98.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 0.99% | -55.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |