Explore the Family Name Gartzke
The meaning of Gartzke
East German: perhaps a habitational name from Görzke near Jerichow. Compare Garske. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Detlef, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Gartzke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gartzke has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 57,090th most common surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 55,741st position, indicating a 2.36% change in rank. Similarly, there was an increase in the count of individuals with this surname, numbering 334 in 2000 and growing to 368 by 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the surname Gartzke remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #55,741 | 2.36% |
| Count | 334 | 368 | 10.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gartzke
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gartzke, as detailed in the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.20% to 96.74%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.50% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Gartzkes claiming Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races as their ethnic identity during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 96.74% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.9% | 26.67% |
| 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% |