Explore the Family Name Jenke
The meaning of Jenke
1. Germanized form of Sorbian Jenko and its cognate Jenk, and also of Jank and some of its cognates (see Janke 2). 2. North German: variant of Jänke (see Janke 1). Some characteristic forenames: German Rainer, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Jenke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jenke has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Jenke was ranked 67,113th in terms of surname prevalence with 275 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 74,375 with only 260 counts, marking a decrease of 5.45 percent. The proportion per 100k also fell by 10 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #74,375 | -10.82% |
| Count | 275 | 260 | -5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jenke
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Jenke largely remained white from 2000 to 2010, but there were slight changes. In 2000, approximately 94.91 percent of those with the Jenke surname identified as white, but this figure decreased to 91.15 percent by 2010. There was also an emergence of new ethnic identities among those with the surname Jenke during this decade. In particular, 4.62 percent identified as Hispanic and 2.31 percent as Black by 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 91.15% | -3.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |