Explore the Family Name Oelfke
The meaning of Oelfke
North German: pet form (diminutive) of the ancient Germanic personal name Od(w)olf or Olf.
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How common is the last name Oelfke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Oelfke has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Oelfke was ranked as the 67,725th most common surname, with 272 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the surname had climbed in rank to 65,964, representing an increase of 2.6%. The number of people with the Oelfke surname also increased by 10.29% during this decade, from 272 to 300, though the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #65,964 | 2.6% |
| Count | 272 | 300 | 10.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oelfke
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals with the Oelfke surname predominantly identify as White, with 97.79% in 2000 and a slightly lower percentage of 97% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, a small change is notable for those identifying as two or more races, which moved from zero in 2000 to 2% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 97% | -0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |