Explore the Family Name Pomerenke
The meaning of Pomerenke
German: ethnic nickname for someone from Pomerania, from a derivative (with -k- suffix) of Middle Low German pomerene ‘Pomeranian’ (see Pommerening). There is a humorous connotation to this name and its many variants: people from Pomerania were considered somewhat slow and backward. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Pomerenke in the United States?
The surname Pomerenke has seen a fluctuation in its popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it held the rank of 56,246 and then dropped slightly in ranking to 58,481 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of around 3.97%. However, despite the slip in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 340 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, demonstrating an increase of approximately 2.06%. The proportion of Pomerenkes per 100,000 people also decreased by roughly 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #58,481 | -3.97% |
| Count | 340 | 347 | 2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pomerenke
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnicity associated with the surname Pomerenke is predominantly White; this group made up 95.29% in 2000, increasing slightly to 95.39% in 2010. The Hispanic community represented the next significant ethnic identity linked to the surname, making up 3.82% in 2000 but saw a decrease to 3.46% in 2010. There were no recorded incidences of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years surveyed. Furthermore, there were no reports of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 95.39% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 3.82% | 3.46% | -9.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |