Explore the Family Name Nacke
The meaning of Nacke
1. German and Dutch: nickname from Middle High German nac, nacke, Middle Dutch necke ‘neck’, perhaps denoting someone with a stiff neck, in either the literal or figurative sense. 2. English: variant of Nack.
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How common is the last name Nacke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nacke saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nacke ranked as the 51,352nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 55,386th spot, illustrating a change of -7.86. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 381 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, marking a change of -2.62. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people declined by 7.14, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #55,386 | -7.86% |
| Count | 381 | 371 | -2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nacke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that virtually all of those carrying the Nacke surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with figures sitting at 97.90 and 97.30 respectively, revealing a minor decrease of -0.61 over the decade. There was no reported change in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 97.3% | -0.61% |
| 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% |