Explore the Family Name Nweke
The meaning of Nweke
West African (Nigeria): from the Igbo personal name Nweke meaning ‘child born on Eke day’ (see Eke).
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How common is the last name Nweke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nweke has seen a significant increase in popularity across the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 89,172, but by 2010, it had jumped to a rank of 64,721 – an increase of 27.42%. The actual number of people with the Nweke surname also rose during this period, from 193 individuals in 2000 to 307 in 2010, marking a substantial rise of 59.07%. The proportion of Nwekes per 100,000 residents also increased from 0.07 to 0.1, reflecting a growth of 42.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,172 | #64,721 | 27.42% |
| Count | 193 | 307 | 59.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nweke
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Nweke surname identify as Black. In 2000, 94.30% identified as such, and by 2010, this figure had risen slightly to 98.70%. A small percentage (3.11%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, however, this dropped to zero by 2010. The census recorded zero individuals with the Nweke surname identifying as White, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.3% | 98.7% | 4.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.11% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |