Explore the Family Name Kowalke
The meaning of Kowalke
Germanized form of Polish Kowalek and Sorbian Kowalk: from a diminutive of Polish and Lower Sorbian kowal ‘blacksmith’ (see Kowal). Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Helmut, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kowalke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kowalke has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 42,437th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 40,610th place, marking a change of 4.31%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 481 to 538 during this time period, an increase of 11.85%. However, the proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #40,610 | 4.31% |
| Count | 481 | 538 | 11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kowalke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Kowalke identify as White, with 96.05% in 2000 and 94.05% in 2010. The data also shows an increase in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.66% to 2.23%. There was also a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within the group between 2000 and 2010. However, the data for Black identity was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 94.05% | -2.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.23% | 34.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |