Explore the Family Name Folkner
The meaning of Folkner
1. Americanized form of German Volkner or Völkner: derivative of the personal name Volk. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Falkner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Folkner in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Folkner' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Folkner was ranked 55,237 in terms of popularity and had a count of 348. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 65,593 with a count of 302, marking a change of -18.75 in rank and -13.22 in count. The proportion per 100k people also reduced by -23.08, going from 0.13 to 0.1 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #65,593 | -18.75% |
| Count | 348 | 302 | -13.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Folkner
Ethnicity-wise, the majority of individuals with the surname Folkner identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this group constituted 90.80% of the total Folkners, and slightly increased to 91.06% by 2010. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities have seen an increase of 66.02%, going up from 2.59% in 2000 to 4.3% in 2010. The percentage of Folkners who identify as Hispanic saw a minor decrease from 2.01% to 1.99%. Notably, the proportion of Folkners who identified as Black fell from 2.59% to 0 during this period. No individuals with the Folkner surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 91.06% | 0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 4.3% | 66.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 1.99% | -1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |