Explore the Family Name Loehrke
The meaning of Loehrke
German: diminutive of Loehr 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor, Math.
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How common is the last name Loehrke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Loehrke saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 78,035 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped down to rank 84,463—an overall decline of 8.24%. The total count of people with this surname also dropped slightly during this period, from 228 in 2000 to 222 in 2010, representing a modest decrease of 2.63%. Despite these shifts, the proportion of people with the Loehrke surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #84,463 | -8.24% |
| Count | 228 | 222 | -2.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loehrke
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Loehrke remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with an increase from 99.00% in 2000 to 99.55% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the proportions of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Similarly, the percentage of those reporting two or more races remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.55% | 0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |