Explore the Family Name Engelkes
The meaning of Engelkes
North German and Dutch: patronymic from Engelke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Engelkes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Engelkes experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 51,680th in 2000, it dropped to 55,741st in 2010, reflecting a decline of approximately 7.86%. This was mirrored by a decrease in frequency, with the count of people bearing the Engelkes name falling from 378 to 368, marking a 2.65% drop. The proportion per 100K also saw a reduction of about 14.29%, moving from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #55,741 | -7.86% |
| Count | 378 | 368 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engelkes
The ethnicity distribution for the Engelkes surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, showed that the majority identified as White, although there was a negligible decrease of 0.68% from 2000 to 2010. During this period, the percentage of Engelkes identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise, increasing by 43.40% to reach 3.80% in 2010. The records showed no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with these groups either not being represented or the data being suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 95.38% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 3.8% | 43.4% |
| 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% |