Explore the Family Name Goeke
The meaning of Goeke
German (also Göke): from a shortened form of Goedeke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goeke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Goeke has seen a minor decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010. It dropped from rank 22,461 to 23,002, which corresponds to a change of -2.41%. Despite the drop in rank, the count of people bearing the surname increased by 3.93% during the same period, with the total number rising from 1,069 to 1,111. The proportion per 100k population also experienced a slight decrease, dipping by 5.0% from 0.4 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,461 | #23,002 | -2.41% |
| Count | 1,069 | 1,111 | 3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goeke
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Goeke shows minimal changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with their percentage holding steady at around 97%, despite experiencing a tiny dip of -0.64%. The group identifying as two or more races increased by 32.00%, moving from 0.75 to 0.99. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest rise of 5.32%, increasing from 0.94 to 0.99. No individuals with the Goeke surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 97.12% | -0.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.99% | 32% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 0.99% | 5.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |