Explore the Family Name Kauk
The meaning of Kauk
German: probably a variant of Kauke, from Middle Low German kōke ‘cake’ (dialect Kauke), hence a metonymic occupational name for a baker or confectioner or a nickname for a cake lover. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Bernhard, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Kauk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kauk has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kauk was ranked as the 37,728th most popular surname in the U.S., and by 2010, it fell to the 40,082nd spot, marking a decrease of 6.24%. In terms of count, the number of individuals carrying the Kauk surname dropped from 554 in 2000 to 547 in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 1.26%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 9.52%, going from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #40,082 | -6.24% |
| Count | 554 | 547 | -1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kauk
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Kauk identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 3.42% in this group over the decade. The second largest ethnicity group, Asian/Pacific Islander, saw an increase of 26.59%, rising from 3.61% in 2000 to 4.57% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races had the highest percentage change, increasing by 88.89% from 1.26% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group also saw an increase of 35.19%, going from 1.08% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or Black in either year studied.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.14% | 89.95% | -3.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.61% | 4.57% | 26.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.38% | 88.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 1.46% | 35.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |