Explore the Family Name Lohrke
The meaning of Lohrke
German (also Löhrke): see Loehrke. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Horst, Otto.
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How common is the last name Lohrke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lohrke has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lohrke ranked 65,133 in popularity with a count of 285 individuals bearing this surname, equivalent to 0.11 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 73,464, with only 264 individuals identified as Lohrkes, translating to 0.09 per 100k people. This represents a drop in popularity ranking by 12.79% and a decrease in count by 7.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #73,464 | -12.79% |
| Count | 285 | 264 | -7.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lohrke
The ethnic identity associated with the Lohrke surname, also according to Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly indicates White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.14% of those with the Lohrke surname identified as White, although this dipped slightly to 94.32% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw growth, increasing from 1.75% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010, an increase of 29.71%. There were negligible or no individuals who identified their ethnic identities as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, there was a presence of individuals identifying with two or more races in the 2000 census at 1.75%, but this figure was reduced to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 94.32% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.27% | 29.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |