Explore the Family Name Enck
The meaning of Enck
North German: from a shortened form of the personal name Eniko, formed with agin ‘point or blade (of a sword)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Enck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Enck has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Enck was ranked as the 24,146th most popular surname in the United States, with 974 individuals carrying that name. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 26,313th spot, with only 928 individuals identified with the surname. This represents an approximate drop of 9% in rank and nearly a 5% decrease in the total count of people with the Enck surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,146 | #26,313 | -8.97% |
| Count | 974 | 928 | -4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.31 | -13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enck
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Enck have consistently identified as White, with 96.51% in 2000 and a slightly decreased percentage at 96.23% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this last name saw a small increase over the decade, rising from 1.33% to 1.72%. Interestingly, there was a modest emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2010 that was not present in 2000. Those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.33% to 0.65% during the same period. There were no individuals recorded as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 96.23% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.72% | 29.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0.65% | -51.13% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |