Explore the Family Name Kohnke
The meaning of Kohnke
German (also Köhnke): from Low German pet forms of Kohn or Köhn (see Kohn 2). Some characteristic forenames: German Rudi, Fritz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kohnke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kohnke saw a slight dip from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,815 but dropped to 31,790 by 2010, marking a -6.62% change. The count also decreased over the decade, going from 744 bearers in 2000 to 726 in 2010, resulting in a -2.42% change. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people reduced by 10.71%, falling from 0.28 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,815 | #31,790 | -6.62% |
| Count | 744 | 726 | -2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kohnke
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Kohnke surname identified as White, accounting for 96.10% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.45% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic constituted 1.61% in 2000, dropping to 1.38% in 2010. There was a small representation of those reporting two or more ethnicities, which went from 1.34% to 1.24%. Interestingly, there was no recorded individual who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, by 2010, Black representation emerged within this surname group, registering at 0.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.45% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.38% | -14.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.24% | -7.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |