Explore the Family Name Neitzke
The meaning of Neitzke
German: variant of Neitz, a pet form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas). Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Neitzke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Neitzke slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 31,271 in 2000 to 33,036 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.64%. In terms of actual count, there were 701 individuals with the Neitzke surname in 2000 which fell marginally to 693 by 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.14%. This also reflects in the proportion per 100k people, which dropped by 11.54% from 0.26 to 0.23 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,271 | #33,036 | -5.64% |
| Count | 701 | 693 | -1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neitzke
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neitzke, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, 99.14% of those with the surname identified as White, and while this percentage decreased slightly to 97.69% in 2010, it still accounts for the vast majority. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.01% in 2010, a growth of 17.44%. Interestingly, the category of 'Two or more races' appeared in 2010 with 0.87%, which was not present in the 2000 data. No individuals with the Neitzke surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.14% | 97.69% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.01% | 17.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |