Explore the Family Name Popke
The meaning of Popke
1. German: from a pet form of the personal name Poppo (see Popp). 2. East German (of Slavic origin): nickname from a diminutive of Slavic pop ‘priest’. Compare Polish Popek.
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How common is the last name Popke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Popke saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Popke ranked 61,855th most common surname but dropped down to the 68,345th position in 2010. This represents a change of -10.49%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined over the same period, from 303 in 2000 to 288 in 2010, a reduction of -4.95%. The proportion per 100,000 people having the surname Popke also decreased by -9.09% during this ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #68,345 | -10.49% |
| Count | 303 | 288 | -4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Popke
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Popke. In 2000, 98.02% of individuals bearing the surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.79% in 2010. There was no record of anyone identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic with the surname Popke in either year. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.65% in 2000 to none by 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identified as Black with the surname Popke in 2000, by 2010, 2.08% of people with the surname identified as such. The category of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 94.79% | -3.3% |
| Black | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |