Explore the Family Name Gruhlke
The meaning of Gruhlke
East German: variant of Grulke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gruhlke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gruhlke has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 54,269th most popular, and by 2010, it moved up to the 53,538th spot, showing a growth of 1.35%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased by 8.43%, from 356 in 2000 to 386 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #53,538 | 1.35% |
| Count | 356 | 386 | 8.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gruhlke
Ethnically, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, nearly all bearers of the Gruhlke surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% identified as such, with a negligible decrease of 0.02% observed in 2010. No Gruhlkes were recorded as identifying with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. This indicates a predominantly homogeneous ethnic identity associated with the surname Gruhlke.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 96.89% | -0.02% |
| 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% |