Explore the Family Name Floerke
The meaning of Floerke
German (Flörke): from a pet form of the personal names Florian or Florentinus, both derived from Latin Florus, which is from florus ‘blooming, flowering’.
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How common is the last name Floerke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Floerke saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 67,317 to 68,547, a shift of -1.83%. However, the count of individuals with this name actually increased by 4.74% during the same period, rising from 274 to 287. The proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #68,547 | -1.83% |
| Count | 274 | 287 | 4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Floerke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that nearly all individuals with the Floerke surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.91%, decreasing slightly to 98.26% in 2010. No significant numbers were recorded for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Individuals identifying as two or more races also did not make up a significant portion of the Floerke population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 98.26% | -0.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |