Explore the Family Name Papke
The meaning of Papke
North German (also Päpke): nickname from a diminutive of Low German pape, Dutch paepe ‘pope’. Compare Pope. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Bernhard, Erwin, Hans, Otto, Willi.
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How common is the last name Papke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Papke experienced a slight dip in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 16,360th in 2000, the Papke name fell to 18,078th place in 2010, indicating a change of -10.5%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by about 5%, from 1,621 in 2000 to 1,542 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people declined from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010, showing a decline of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,360 | #18,078 | -10.5% |
| Count | 1,621 | 1,542 | -4.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.52 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Papke
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Papke surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 2.22% from 96.3% in 2000 to 94.16% in 2010. During the same period, the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders and individuals identifying with two or more races noticeably increased, with the former rising by 111.63% and the latter by 60.22%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, going from 1.85% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010, a change of 71.89%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.16% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 3.18% | 71.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.49% | 60.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.91% | 111.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |