Explore the Family Name Folker
The meaning of Folker
1. English: variant of Fulcher. 2. German (also Fölker): rare variant of Volker. In North America, the surname Folker is also an altered form of Volker. Compare Foelker.
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How common is the last name Folker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Folker has seen a slight dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Folker was ranked the 34,856th most popular surname, with 613 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 37,492 and the count of people bearing this surname had decreased slightly to 594. This represents a 7.56% drop in rank and a 3.1% decrease in the overall count. The proportion of Folkers per 100,000 people also declined by 13.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #37,492 | -7.56% |
| Count | 613 | 594 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Folker
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Folker identify as White, with this group making up 95.11% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.79% in 2010. However, there has been a small increase in the number of Folkers who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, from none in 2000 to 1.18% and 1.01% respectively in 2010. The percentage of Folkers who identify with two or more races decreased from 1.96% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010, while those identifying as Black dropped from 1.63% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.11% | 95.79% | 0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 1.35% | -31.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Black | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |