Explore the Family Name Luepke
The meaning of Luepke
German (Lüpke): variant of Lübke (see Luebke). Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor, Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Luepke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Luepke saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The name was ranked 40,465th most popular in 2000 and dropped slightly to 40,909th in 2010, a change of -1.1%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.72% during this period, going from 509 in 2000 to 533 in 2010. Even with this increase, the proportion of persons named Luepke for every 100,000 people decreased by 5.26%, indicating that while the number of Luepkes increased, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #40,909 | -1.1% |
| Count | 509 | 533 | 4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luepke
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luepke, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly identified as White. In 2000, about 98.04% of individuals with this surname were identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 98.31% in 2010. The percentage of people with the surname Luepke who identify as Hispanic saw a decrease from 1.18% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010, reflecting a significant change of -20.34%. No data was recorded for any Luepkes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 98.31% | 0.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 0.94% | -20.34% |
| 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% |