Explore the Family Name Kratzke
The meaning of Kratzke
German: from a pet form of Kratz. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kratzke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kratzke has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 49,563rd most popular surname, with a count of 398 individuals having this surname. However, by the year 2010, the rank had fallen to 53,204 and the count dropped marginally to 389. This represents a change of -7.35 in rank and -2.26 in count, resulting in a decline of 13.33 in proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #53,204 | -7.35% |
| Count | 398 | 389 | -2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kratzke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a minor fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Kratzke identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decline from 96.98% in 2000 to 95.37% in 2010. During the same period, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander (1.80%) and Hispanic (1.54%) ethnic identities within the Kratzke population. There was also a decrease in those identifying as two or more races, falling from 1.51% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 95.37% | -1.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |