Explore the Family Name Ihrke
The meaning of Ihrke
North German: from a pet form of the unexplained ancient Germanic personal name Iring. See also Ihrig.
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How common is the last name Ihrke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ihrke has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ihrke was ranked 34,259th in prevalence, but by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 32,935th, an increase of about 3.86%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a notable increase during this period, rising from 626 to 696 people, or an uptick of 11.18%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people edged up slightly from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,259 | #32,935 | 3.86% |
| Count | 626 | 696 | 11.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ihrke
Shifting to ethnic identity associated with the surname Ihrke as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been changes observed between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Ihrkes identified as White in both years, this percentage dropped slightly from 96.17% to 94.11%. There was a considerable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the proportion jumping from 0.80% to 2.44%. The group identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also grew, increasing from 0.80% to 1.01%. However, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races registered a decline from 1.92% to 1.15%. No individuals bearing the Ihrke surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 94.11% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 2.44% | 205% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.15% | -40.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.01% | 26.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |