Explore the Family Name Foulke
The meaning of Foulke
English (Derbyshire and Shropshire): variant of Foulk.
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How common is the last name Foulke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Foulke saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped from rank 21039 to 22301, indicating a change of -6%. The number of individuals carrying the Foulke surname also slightly decreased from 1164 in 2000 to 1156 in 2010, marking a minimal reduction of 0.69%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased, from 0.43 to 0.39, a fall of 9.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,039 | #22,301 | -6% |
| Count | 1,164 | 1,156 | -0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foulke
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Foulke. Between 2000 and 2010, there were notable increases within certain groups. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased by 83.56%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose by 69.64%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Black, with a rise of 18.66%. However, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 2.77%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities was suppressed to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.44% | 89.88% | -2.77% |
| Black | 2.84% | 3.37% | 18.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.68% | 83.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.9% | 69.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |