Explore the Family Name Gruenke
The meaning of Gruenke
German (Grünke): variant of Grönke (see Groenke). Some characteristic forenames: German Lothar, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Gruenke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gruenke has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gruenke ranked 52,935 in terms of popularity in the United States, but by 2010, it was ranked 54,178, marking a decline of 2.35%. Despite this drop in rank, the count, or number of individuals with the surname, actually increased from 367 to 381 during the same period, representing a growth of 3.81%. However, when taken into consideration with the overall U.S. population, the proportion of people bearing the Gruenke surname per 100,000 inhabitants fell by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #54,178 | -2.35% |
| Count | 367 | 381 | 3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gruenke
Regarding the ethnicity of those carrying the Gruenke surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were virtually no changes in ethnic identity between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this figure slightly decreased from 98.64% in 2000 to 97.64% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people with the Gruenke surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races, remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.64% | 97.64% | -1.01% |
| 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% |