Explore the Family Name Oehlke
The meaning of Oehlke
North German (rarely Öhlke): from a pet form of Ohl. Some characteristic forenames: German Berthold, Ewald.
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How common is the last name Oehlke in the United States?
The surname "Oehlke" has seen a slight increase in popularity over the last decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,236th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had risen to become the 59,742nd most common name. This represents a change of 4.01 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 301 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, an increase of 12.29 percent. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #59,742 | 4.01% |
| Count | 301 | 338 | 12.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oehlke
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Oehlke surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is largely associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.34 percent of those bearing the surname were White, falling slightly to 97.93 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during either census period. Additionally, there were no reported instances of individuals with the Oehlke surname identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 97.93% | -0.42% |
| 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% |