Explore the Family Name Folkerts
The meaning of Folkerts
Dutch and German: genitivized patronymic from the personal name Folkert. It is found mainly in the border districts of Groningen (Netherlands) and East-Friesland (Germany). Some characteristic forenames: German Hildegarde, Jurgen, Otto, Wessel.
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How common is the last name Folkerts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Folkerts has seen slight changes in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Folkerts ranked as the 19,232nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to 20,116th place, a decrease of 4.6% in rank. The actual count of people bearing the Folkerts name increased slightly from 1,305 in 2000 to 1,328 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 1.76%. However, when looking at the proportion of Folkerts per 100,000 residents, there was a slight decline from 0.48 to 0.45, a decrease of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,232 | #20,116 | -4.6% |
| Count | 1,305 | 1,328 | 1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Folkerts
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that individuals with the surname Folkerts predominantly identify as White, though there have been minor adjustments in ethnic identities over the decade. In 2000, 97.24% identified as White, slipping to 96.54% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000; however, by 2010 this category experienced a slight increase to 0.75%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.00% in 2000 to 0.90% in 2010. There was a modest rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.00% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black fell from 0.54% to 0.38%, and there were no recorded individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.54% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.43% | 43% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.9% | -10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0.38% | -29.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |