Explore the Family Name Gatzke
The meaning of Gatzke
East German: habitational name from a place called Gatzken in Silesia. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Ewald.
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How common is the last name Gatzke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gatzke had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 26,987th most common surname and by 2010, it fell slightly to the rank of 27,604. In terms of actual counts, there were 845 individuals with the surname Gatzke reported in the 2000 census, increasing marginally to 872 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 3.23 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,987 | #27,604 | -2.29% |
| Count | 845 | 872 | 3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gatzke
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Gatzke surname, the majority of individuals identified as White in both the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census periods. In 2000, approximately 95.98 percent identified as White, with a minor decrease to 95.53 percent in 2010. The second largest ethnicity group identified as Two or more races, which saw an increase from 1.54 percent in 2000 to 1.72 percent in 2010. There was also a notable growth in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 1.30 percent in 2000 to 1.95 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a decrease from 0.83 percent to 0.57 over the decade. No individuals identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 95.53% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.95% | 50% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.72% | 11.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.83% | 0.57% | -31.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |