Explore the Family Name Macke
The meaning of Macke
German: variant of Mack 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Macke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Macke has maintained a relatively stable level of popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 12,845 and rose slightly to 12,835 in 2010, marking a marginal increase of 0.08%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased by 9.24%, from 2,196 people in 2000 to 2,399 in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.81.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,845 | #12,835 | 0.08% |
| Count | 2,196 | 2,399 | 9.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Macke
When we turn our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Macke, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts. The majority of people with the Macke surname identified as White, making up 95.81% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 96.08% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also increased, though modestly, from 1.37% to 1.50%. However, those identifying as Black decreased significantly from 1.64% to 0.92%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a significant rise from 0.59% to 0.96%. No individuals with the Macke surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.81% | 96.08% | 0.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.5% | 9.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0.96% | 62.71% |
| Black | 1.64% | 0.92% | -43.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |