Explore the Family Name Folkes
The meaning of Folkes
English: variant of Foulks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Folkes in the United States?
The surname 'Folkes' has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, 'Folkes' was ranked 21,666th on the list of common surnames. However, by 2010 it had risen in rank to 20,985th. The total number of people carrying this surname also grew from 1,121 in 2000 to 1,254 in 2010, indicating an 11.86% increase. The proportion of 'Folkes' per 100K people slightly increased over the decade as well, from 0.42 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,666 | #20,985 | 3.14% |
| Count | 1,121 | 1,254 | 11.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.43 | 2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Folkes
In terms of ethnic identity, there have been notable shifts among those bearing the surname 'Folkes'. Again, referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of individuals identifying as white with this surname decreased by about 20 percent over a decade, while those identifying as Black saw nearly a 25 percent increase. The Hispanic population with this surname also grew, albeit more modestly, at just under 58 percent. There were no changes reported for the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, and those identifying as two or more races went down by almost half.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42.91% | 53.35% | 24.33% |
| White | 50.13% | 40.51% | -19.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.95% | 57.75% |
| Two or More Races | 4.28% | 2.15% | -49.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |