Explore the Family Name Falck
The meaning of Falck
1. German and Scandinavian: variant of Falk. 2. English: variant of Faulks. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Otto, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Falck in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Falck has seen a small increase over the course of a decade. In 2000, Falck was ranked 27,496 in terms of surname prevalence and rose to 27,144 by 2010, marking a 1.28% uptick. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 825 to 892 during this period, indicating an 8.12% increase. However, the proportion of people named Falck per 100,000 decreased slightly by 3.23%, falling from 0.31 to 0.30.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,496 | #27,144 | 1.28% |
| Count | 825 | 892 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Falck
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Falck, it's important to note that these numbers are based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, those identified as white held the surname at a high rate of 96.36%, which moderately declined to 95.18% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic with the surname Falck saw a slight increase from 2.30% to 2.35%. Interestingly, by 2010, there were also traces of the surname among those identifying as two or more races (1.01%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.78%). There were no recorded instances of the Falck surname among those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 95.18% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 2.35% | 2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |