Explore the Family Name Greunke
The meaning of Greunke
North German: variant of Grönke (see Groenke). Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Greunke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Greunke has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,396 and by 2010, it had moved up to 61,123, marking a 2.04% jump in rank. The count of people with this surname has also risen from 300 to 329 during this period, indicating a 9.67% growth. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #61,123 | 2.04% |
| Count | 300 | 329 | 9.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greunke
Regarding ethnic identity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, most bearers of the Greunke surname identified themselves as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage increased slightly from 97.33% in 2000 to 98.18% in 2010. In 2000, there was a small fraction (1.67%) that identified as Hispanic, however, this number dropped to 0% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or as having two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 98.18% | 0.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |