Explore the Family Name Reschke
The meaning of Reschke
1. Germanized form of Sorbian Rešk: nickname from a diminutive of Lower Sorbian reš ‘shrew’. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Rješk and Rešk: from a pet form of Upper Sorbian and Lower Sorbian variants of any of various German personal names beginning with Rein- (see Rentsch). 3. German: habitational name from a place so named in former West Prussia (now in Poland). Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Erwin, Ewald, Armin, Claus, Detlef, Gerhard, Heinz, Klaus, Kurt, Manfred, Merwin.
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How common is the last name Reschke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Reschke has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Reschke was ranked as the 21,742nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it fell slightly to the 22,131st position, representing a small change of -1.79. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,116 in 2000 to 1,168 in 2010, marking a 4.66% increase. This indicates that despite its drop in ranking, more people bore the Reschke surname in 2010 than in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,742 | #22,131 | -1.79% |
| Count | 1,116 | 1,168 | 4.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.4 | -2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reschke
The ethnic identity associated with the Reschke surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with little change observed between 2000 and 2010 (95.88% to 95.72%). During this period, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase in representation within the Reschke population, jumping from 0.63% to 2.14%. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both saw a decline, dropping by 19.05% and 25.47% respectively. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations were either non-existent or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 95.72% | -0.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.63% | 2.14% | 239.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.2% | -25.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.51% | -19.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |