Explore the Family Name Punke
The meaning of Punke
North German: 1. from Middle Low German punge ‘small sack, bag’, which developed into an unflattering nickname in modern Low German dialects. 2. possibly an altered form of Bunke.
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How common is the last name Punke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Punke" has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Punke ranked 75,466 in popularity and it rose to the rank of 71,265 by 2010, reflecting a 5.57% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 238 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, showing a significant 15.13% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #71,265 | 5.57% |
| Count | 238 | 274 | 15.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Punke
The ethnicity distribution for the surname "Punke", according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 99.16% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 98.18% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. This suggests that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Punke remained relatively stable over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.16% | 98.18% | -0.99% |
| 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% |