Explore the Family Name Hapke
The meaning of Hapke
North German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name (see Happe 2). Some characteristic forenames: German Lothar, Herta, Lutz.
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How common is the last name Hapke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hapke has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hapke was ranked 47,308 in terms of popularity and fell to 50,851 by 2010, marking a 7.49% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 422 to 410, a reduction of 2.84%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hapke per 100,000 decreased by 12.5% from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #50,851 | -7.49% |
| Count | 422 | 410 | -2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hapke
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Hapke identified as White, though there was a minor decrease from 96.68% in 2000 to 94.39% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation slightly increased during this period, rising from 1.42% to 1.71%. Interestingly, the percentage of Hapkes identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled, climbing from 1.42% to 2.20%. The period also saw the emergence of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, accounting for 1.71% in 2010. There were no Hapkes who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.39% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.2% | 54.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.42% | 1.71% | 20.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |