Explore the Family Name Juhnke
The meaning of Juhnke
German: from a Germanized form of a derivative of Old Slavic junъ ‘young’ (compare Czech Junek).
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How common is the last name Juhnke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Juhnke has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. This is indicated by its rank rising from 34,799 to 33,695, reflecting a 3.17% change. The count of people with the surname also increased during this period, growing by 10.1% from 614 individuals in 2000 to 676 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #33,695 | 3.17% |
| Count | 614 | 676 | 10.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Juhnke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those carrying the surname Juhnke identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of Juhnke households identified as such, although there was a slight decrease of 0.38%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a more significant reduction from 1.63% to 1.33%, a change of -18.4%. There were no recorded instances of Juhnkes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 97.19% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 1.33% | -18.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |