Explore the Family Name Fokken
The meaning of Fokken
North German and Dutch: genitivized patronymic from the personal name Fokke, see Focke. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Hartmut, Markus.
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How common is the last name Fokken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Fokken" has seen a marginal increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 86,992, but climbed slightly to 86,005 by 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.13%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 199 in 2000 to 217 in 2010, indicating a 9.05% increase. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained unchanged at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #86,005 | 1.13% |
| Count | 199 | 217 | 9.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fokken
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Fokken," based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some slight changes from 2000 to 2010. In both years, there were no reported instances of this surname being associated with individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. The majority of people with the "Fokken" surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.49% in 2000 to 96.77% in 2010. There was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname from 2000 to 2010, growing from 0% to 2.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 96.77% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.76% | 0% |
| 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% |