Explore the Family Name Radke
The meaning of Radke
1. German: from a pet form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names formed with rād, rāt ‘advice, counsel’, for example Konrad. 2. Germanized form of Polish and Czech Radek, Polish and Sorbian Radka, Sorbian Radk, and probably also of some other similar Slavic cognate, based on the element rad ‘merry, glad’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Kurt, Reinhold, Claus, Erwin, Franz, Frieda, Klaus, Reinhart, Willi.
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How common is the last name Radke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Radke experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Radke ranked 6277 in usage among American surnames, with approximately 5000 individuals carrying it. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 6777, despite the count of individuals carrying the name remaining relatively stable at 4976. This represents a popularity shift of -7.97% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,277 | #6,777 | -7.97% |
| Count | 5,000 | 4,976 | -0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.85 | 1.69 | -8.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Radke
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Radke surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with percentages standing at 95.92% and 94.49% respectively. The second largest group identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.56% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010. Notably, there were increases in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as Two or more races, with changes of 26.47% and 12.30% respectively. A minor increase was also observed in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals with the Radke surname slightly decreased during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 94.49% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.63% | 68.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.37% | 12.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.86% | 26.47% |
| Black | 0.36% | 0.32% | -11.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.32% | 23.08% |
Radke ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Radke is French & German, which comprises 33.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (31.2%) and Eastern European (14.1%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Japanese, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 33.6% |
| British & Irish | 31.2% |
| Eastern European | 14.1% |
| Other | 21.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Radke
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Radke have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 69.30% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 69.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 68.60% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 68.60% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 67.90% |
What Radke haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Radke is R-L1029, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L1029 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-M417, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Reeder, Radtke, Wendt, Mielke, Fair, Witte, Doering, Urban, Krebs, Nowicki.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Radke surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Radke have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Radke" Surname 28.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Radke" Surname 34.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Radke" Surname 22.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Radke" Surname 13.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Radke?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Radke are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition