Explore the Family Name Miotke
The meaning of Miotke
Germanized form of Polish Miotka, a nickname derived from miotać ‘to throw or toss’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Miotke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Miotke has gained popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 49,563rd, but by 2010 had moved up to a rank of 48,256th—a change of 2.64%. In line with this, the number of individuals with the Miotke surname increased from 398 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, a rise of 10.05%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the surname Miotke per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #48,256 | 2.64% |
| Count | 398 | 438 | 10.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miotke
The ethnicity of those bearing the Miotke surname has also shifted, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a significant majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.97%), and that figure increased to 97.03% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 2.26% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. Interestingly, while a small proportion identified as being of two or more races in 2000 (2.26%), no such identifications were recorded in 2010. No individuals with the surname Miotke identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 97.03% | 2.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.05% | -9.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |