Explore the Family Name Maike
The meaning of Maike
German: from a pet form of May. History: Carl Maike (1853–1937) emigrated from Grabrow (Grabroh), Germany, to Alma, KS, in 1881.
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How common is the last name Maike in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maike has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this name was ranked 74,957th in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to 83,226th place. This represents an 11.03% decrease in ranking. The count of individuals with this last name also fell from 240 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, showing a decrease of 5.83%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population decreased by 11.11%, going from 0.09 to 0.08 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #83,226 | -11.03% |
| Count | 240 | 226 | -5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maike
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Maike, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, with 93.75% recorded in 2000, increasing slightly to 93.81% in 2010. For both census years, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. In 2000, however, there was a small representation within the Hispanic community at 3.33%, but this dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 93.81% | 0.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |