Explore the Family Name Garske
The meaning of Garske
1. Germanized form of Polish Gorski or of its variant Garski. 2. East German: perhaps a habitational name from Görzke near Jerichow. Compare Gartzke.
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How common is the last name Garske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Garske has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 26,147 with 880 individuals carrying this last name, representing 0.33 per 100,000 people in the U.S. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 28,001 with a count of 856, which corresponds to 0.29 per 100,000 people, indicating a 7.09% fall in ranking and a 2.73% drop in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,147 | #28,001 | -7.09% |
| Count | 880 | 856 | -2.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garske
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the Garske surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The predominant ethnicity remains White, accounting for 96.02% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 94.28% in 2010. A notable increase was observed in the Hispanic category, which went from 1.25% to 2.69%, marking a 115.20% change. Individuals identifying as two or more races represented 1.14% in 2000, increasing marginally to 1.17% in 2010. There was also a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000; however, only the former was present in 2010 with a 0.93% representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 94.28% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.69% | 115.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.17% | 2.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |