Explore the Family Name Remke
The meaning of Remke
1. North German: from the medieval personal name Remko, a pet form of Rembert. 2. Altered form of German Römke: topographic name from a field in Altmark or a river in the Harz Mountains.
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How common is the last name Remke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Remke has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,849th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 62,903rd. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly, from 322 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, representing a decrease of 1.24%. The proportion of people with the surname Remke per 100,000 also declined by 8.33% between the two years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #62,903 | -6.89% |
| Count | 322 | 318 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Remke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of people with the Remke surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 98.14% of all Remkes, although this proportion saw a slight decrease to 97.48% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 1.57% of the Remkes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 97.48% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| 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% |