Explore the Family Name Graunke
The meaning of Graunke
North German: probably a variant of Grönke (see Groenke) and Greunke. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Graunke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Graunke has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, Graunke ranked as the 49,249th most popular surname in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 49,999, marking a change of -1.52 percent. Regardless of this drop in rankings, the actual count of individuals with the Graunke surname increased from 401 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.49 percent. Yet, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 6.67 percent from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #49,999 | -1.52% |
| Count | 401 | 419 | 4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graunke
As for ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly all of those bearing the surname Graunke identified as White, with 98.75 percent in 2000 and a slightly lower proportion of 98.09 percent in 2010. The census recorded no Graunkes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during both periods. Any changes in ethnic identity among individuals with the Graunke surname were not reflected due to data suppression, ensuring privacy and avoiding the identification of specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 98.09% | -0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |