Explore the Family Name Gacke
The meaning of Gacke
German: perhaps a variant of Gack, a nickname from Middle High German geck ‘childish, foolish’ (compare Gackle). Most occurrences in the US are in IA and MN.
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How common is the last name Gacke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gacke has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Gacke name was ranked 66,676 in popularity and held by 277 people. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 73,215 with only 265 individuals carrying the surname, marking a decrease of 9.81% in rank and 4.33% in count. This also brought down the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.1 to 0.09, showing a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #73,215 | -9.81% |
| Count | 277 | 265 | -4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gacke
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Gacke identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.92% of Gackes reported this ethnicity. By 2010, although this percentage had decreased slightly to 97.36%, it remained the dominant ethnic identity among those bearing the surname. Notably, the 2010 census also recorded a 2.26% of Gackes identifying as Hispanic, which was not present in the 2000 dataset. The rest of the categories, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either remained at 0% or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.92% | 97.36% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |