Explore the Family Name Linkenhoker
The meaning of Linkenhoker
Possibly an altered form of Linkenauger, an apparently German but unexplained name found in the US.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Linkenhoker in the United States?
The Linkenhoker surname has a modest level of popularity in the United States according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 47,654th among all surnames and slipped slightly to 50,362nd in 2010 – a change of -5.68%. The actual count of individuals with this surname was almost steady, only decreasing slightly from 418 in 2000 to 415 in 2010, showing a negligible drop of -0.72%. The proportion of Linkenhokers per 100,000 population also saw a minor decrease of -6.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #50,362 | -5.68% |
| Count | 418 | 415 | -0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Linkenhoker
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Linkenhoker surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.37% of Linkenhokers identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.63% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 1.91% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010, a relative growth of 26.18%. There were no recorded instances of Linkenhokers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 96.63% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.41% | 26.18% |
| 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% |