Explore the Family Name Manke
The meaning of Manke
1. North German: variant of Mahnke. 2. Germanized form of Polish Mańka (see Manka). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Christoph, Erwin, Gerhart, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Manke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Manke has seen a slight decline. In 2000, it ranked as the 13,771st most common surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to 15,020th place, marking a drop of just over 9%. The number of people bearing this surname also dipped slightly from 2,017 in 2000 to 1,966 in 2010, constituting a decrease of roughly 2.53%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the Manke surname per 100,000 individuals declined by about 10.67% between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,771 | #15,020 | -9.07% |
| Count | 2,017 | 1,966 | -2.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.67 | -10.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manke
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Manke surname are White, though there have been minor shifts in the percentages. In 2000, about 95.54% identified as White, falling to approximately 93.59% in 2010. Over the same period, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.24% to 1.98%, and those identifying as Black rose from 0.25% to 0.56%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander stayed relatively constant, dropping a mere 6.73%, while those identifying as members of two or more races saw an increase of 53.69%. Last but not least, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 35.56%. Please note that some data could have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 93.59% | -2.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 2.29% | 53.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.98% | 59.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 0.97% | -6.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.61% | 35.56% |
| Black | 0.25% | 0.56% | 124% |