Explore the Family Name Engelken
The meaning of Engelken
North German: from a pet form of Engel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Engelken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Engelken held a consistent popularity over the years 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname remained relatively steady, moving slightly from 38,942 to 38,902. The number of individuals bearing this surname grew by 6.38%, increasing from 533 in 2000 to 567 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 5%, suggesting that while the absolute count increased, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #38,902 | 0.1% |
| Count | 533 | 567 | 6.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engelken
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Engelken surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a predominance of White ethnicity, with a slight decrease from 98.69% in 2000 to 98.59% in 2010. During this period, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic ethnicity, which represented 1.06% of those with the Engelken surname in 2010, up from no representation in 2000. There were no recorded changes in the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 98.59% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |