Explore the Family Name Hulke
The meaning of Hulke
1. Germanized form of Sorbian Hulk or Hulka: topographic name or a metonymic occupational name from a diminutive of Lower Sorbian hul ‘beehive’. 2. Possibly also a Germanized form of Czech Hůlka (see Hulka). 3. English: variant of extinct Hulk which may either be a nickname meaning ‘very big man’, or a topographic name from Middle English hulk ‘shed’. This surname is very rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Hulke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hulke has experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 54,020th most popular and by 2010 had fallen to the 54,864th spot, marking a decline of 1.56%. Despite this, the usage of the surname saw an increase in the same period. There were 358 individuals with the name Hulke in 2000 and this number increased by 4.75% to 375 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #54,864 | -1.56% |
| Count | 358 | 375 | 4.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hulke
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Hulke identified as White. In 2000, 96.93% identified as White and this slightly declined to 96.53% in 2010. There was a small percentage that identified as Hispanic (1.68% in 2000 and 1.60% in 2010) and those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.40% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 96.53% | -0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.6% | 14.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 1.6% | -4.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |