Explore the Family Name Gaffke
The meaning of Gaffke
German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with geba ‘gift’ (as in Gebhardt) + the diminutive suffix -ke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gaffke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gaffke has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gaffke was ranked 55,732 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to rank 60,790, a change of -9.08%. The number of individuals carrying the Gaffke surname also fell slightly, from 344 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, a decline of 3.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people reduced by 15.38%, indicating that the surname is becoming less common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #60,790 | -9.08% |
| Count | 344 | 331 | -3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaffke
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gaffke also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease in this group from 96.80% in 2000 to 94.86% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase, moving from 2.62% to 2.72%. There was no change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, both remaining at 0%. Notably, the category of Two or more races appeared in 2010 with 1.51%, which wasn't present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 94.86% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 2.72% | 3.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |