Explore the Family Name Focken
The meaning of Focken
East Frisian and North German: patronymic from the personal name Focke.
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How common is the last name Focken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Focken has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 103,193rd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slipped to 104,602nd place, reflecting a change of -1.37%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 161 to 171 over the same period, indicating a growth rate of 6.21%. The proportion of people with the Focken surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.06 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,193 | #104,602 | -1.37% |
| Count | 161 | 171 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Focken
In terms of ethnicity, the Focken surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.89% of individuals with this surname were identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 97.08% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 97.08% | 0.2% |
| 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% |