Explore the Family Name Folkert
The meaning of Folkert
German and Dutch: variant of Volkert and, in North America, also an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Folkert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Folkert" experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,567 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it dropped to a rank of 52,383—a decrease of approximately 7.86%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 408 individuals in 2000 to 396 in 2010, reflecting a reduction of about 2.94%. The proportion of Folkerts per 100,000 people in the population decreased by 13.33%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #52,383 | -7.86% |
| Count | 408 | 396 | -2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Folkert
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the "Folkert" surname identified as White, though there was a small shift from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 99.51% self-identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.71% in 2010. In contrast, there were no individuals in 2000 who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic, but by 2010, these groups made up 1.52% each of the people with the Folkert surname. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.51% | 95.71% | -3.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |