Explore the Family Name Koke
The meaning of Koke
North German (also Köke): occupational name for a cook, Middle Low German kok; perhaps also a metonymic occupational name for a pastry cook, from the dialect word kōke(n) ‘cake’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lothar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Koke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Koke saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 38,395 in 2000, it dropped slightly to 39,659 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.29%. However, the count of people with this surname increased slightly from 542 in 2000 to 554 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.21%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5% over the decade, going from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #39,659 | -3.29% |
| Count | 542 | 554 | 2.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Koke
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Koke. In 2000, 90.41% identified as White, increasing slightly to 92.24% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant decrease, dropping from 4.98% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010. People identifying their ethnicity as two or more races marginally decreased from 1.48% to 1.44%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 2.4% to 2.53%. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.41% | 92.24% | 2.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.98% | 2.71% | -45.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.53% | 5.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.44% | -2.7% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |