Explore the Family Name Johnk
The meaning of Johnk
North German (Jöhnk): from a pet form of Johann, also see John. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Johnk in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Johnk has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 74,957 in popularity and was held by approximately 240 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 85,357 and the count of people with this surname decreased to 219. This represents a change of -13.87 in the surname's ranking and a reduction of -8.75 percent in the number of people carrying the Johnk surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #85,357 | -13.87% |
| Count | 240 | 219 | -8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Johnk
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reports that individuals with the Johnk surname primarily identify as White, with this group increasing slightly from 96.25 percent in 2000 to 97.72 percent in 2010. In 2000, 2.08 percent of individuals with the Johnk surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, however, this demographic was not reported in 2010. No individuals with the Johnk surname identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 97.72% | 1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.08% | 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% |