Explore the Family Name Lehrke
The meaning of Lehrke
German: nickname for a person resembling a lark, possibly a good singer or someone with a cheerful disposition, from Middle High German lēke, lērche ‘lark’. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Lehrke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lehrke saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lehrke was ranked as the 40,139th most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to 41,359th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Lehrke surname increased marginally from 514 to 526 during this decade, indicating a population growth of 2.33%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.26%, reflecting that while the number of people named Lehrke increased, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #41,359 | -3.04% |
| Count | 514 | 526 | 2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lehrke
Looking at ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Lehrke surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, approximately 97.86% of Lehrkes were White, which slightly decreased to 97.34% by 2010. The Hispanic representation among Lehrkes also declined during this period, from 1.75% to 1.14%. The surname Lehrke had no recorded association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 97.34% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.14% | -34.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |