Explore the Family Name Linke
The meaning of Linke
German and Dutch: variant of Link. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Reinhold, Brunhilde, Fritz, Gerhard, Hannes, Inge, Klaus, Manfred, Rudi, Uli.
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How common is the last name Linke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Linke saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 13,618th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 15,052nd place. This is a change of -10.53%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, from 2,044 to 1,962, representing a -4.01% change. The proportion of people named Linke per 100,000 population decreased by -11.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,618 | #15,052 | -10.53% |
| Count | 2,044 | 1,962 | -4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.67 | -11.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linke
When discussing ethnic identity over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some significant changes for the Linke surname. The largest change was seen within the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which increased from 0.24% to 0.82%, a leap of 241.67%. There was also an increase in the percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic, from 1.86% in 2000 to 3.06% in 2010. The proportion identifying as two or more races increased from 0.83% to 1.22%, while the percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.02% to 94.65%. There was no change in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 94.65% | -2.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.06% | 64.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.22% | 46.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.82% | 241.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |