Explore the Family Name Fitzke
The meaning of Fitzke
1. Germanized form of Sorbian Ficka: from a pet form of the personal name Fica (compare Fietz 3). 2. German (Silesia): from a Slavic-influenced (compare 1 above) pet form of the personal name Vinzenz (see Vincent, compare Fietz 1).
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How common is the last name Fitzke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fitzke experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 62,396 and by 2010, it dropped to 66,754, marking a 6.98% decline. The count of individuals with this name also fell slightly, from 300 in 2000 to 296 in 2010, a decrease of 1.33%. The proportion per 100,000 people having this surname dipped from 0.11 to 0.10 during the same period, a decline of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #66,754 | -6.98% |
| Count | 300 | 296 | -1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fitzke
When examining the ethnic identity linked with the surname Fitzke, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as white decreased from 96.67% to 93.92%, a change of -2.84%. Meanwhile, new instances of the surname appeared among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, with both categories showing an increase to 2.36% and 2.70% respectively. The percentage of those with the Fitzke surname identifying as Hispanic fell to 0% in 2010 from 1.67% in 2000. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 93.92% | -2.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |