Explore the Family Name Kaake
The meaning of Kaake
Probably an Americanized form of North German and Dutch Kaak.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kaake in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kaake saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,826th most popular surname in the United States with 336 occurrences, amounting to approximately 0.12 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had improved slightly to 56,444 and the count rose to 362, but the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.12, showing an overall popularity growth of 0.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #56,444 | 0.67% |
| Count | 336 | 362 | 7.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaake
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the Kaake surname has seen some changes, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the vast majority (89.88%) of people with this surname identified as White, a figure that increased to 91.99% by 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped from 3.57% to 2.49%. The Hispanic community experienced a relative increase from 2.08% to 2.49%, while Asian/Pacific Islanders appeared in the 2010 data with 1.38%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year's data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.88% | 91.99% | 2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 3.57% | 2.49% | -30.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.49% | 19.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.27% | 0% | 0% |