Explore the Family Name Liedke
The meaning of Liedke
German: 1. variant of Lüdtke (see Luedtke). 2. from an Old Prussian name.
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How common is the last name Liedke in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Liedke is not extremely common in the United States. In 2000, it held the rank of 74,957 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 75,799 -- a change of -1.12%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 240 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, representing a growth of 5.83%. The proportion of individuals named Liedke per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #75,799 | -1.12% |
| Count | 240 | 254 | 5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Liedke
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Liedke are of White ethnicity. This group made up 94.58% of all Liedkes in 2000, and this figure decreased slightly to 93.70% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname also saw a slight decrease from 3.75% in 2000 to 3.54% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black communities or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.58% | 93.7% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 3.75% | 3.54% | -5.6% |
| 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% |