Explore the Family Name Gulker
The meaning of Gulker
North German (Gülker): see Guelker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gulker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gulker has seen slight changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 103,706 in terms of prevalence, and by 2010, the ranking had slipped slightly to 104,602, representing a decrease of 0.86%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 160 in 2000 to 171 in 2010, showing an increase of 6.88%. The proportion of individuals with the Gulker surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #103,706 | #104,602 | -0.86% |
| Count | 160 | 171 | 6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gulker
When considering the ethnic identity of those with the Gulker surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with people of White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.08% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 98.83% | 0.08% |
| 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% |