Explore the Family Name Michalke
The meaning of Michalke
Germanized form of Sorbian Michałk (see Michalk). Some characteristic forenames: German Gernot, Otto, Erwin, Fritz, Klaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Michalke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Michalke has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Michalke ranked 74,164th in popularity among all surnames, with a total count of 243 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 82,908 and the count had slightly fallen to 227, reflecting a change of -11.79 in rank and -6.58 in count. The proportion of people named Michalke per 100,000 also decreased from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #82,908 | -11.79% |
| Count | 243 | 227 | -6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Michalke
The ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Michalke is overwhelmingly white, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 97.12% of individuals with this last name identified as white, and that percentage increased to 98.68% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Michalke identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 98.68% | 1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |