Explore the Family Name Johnke
The meaning of Johnke
North German: from a pet form of John. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Johnke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Johnke has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 66,073 in popularity with a count of 280 individuals, translating to a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had slipped to 73,666 and the count dropped to 263, resulting in a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000. This represents an overall change in rank and count of -11.49% and -6.07% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #73,666 | -11.49% |
| Count | 280 | 263 | -6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Johnke
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Johnke is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.86% of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.10% by 2010. During both these years, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Johnke surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 98.1% | 0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 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% |