Explore the Family Name Ricke
The meaning of Ricke
German: variant of Rick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ricke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ricke has seen slight shifts in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,759th in terms of prevalence with a count of 1,261 individuals. The number increased marginally by 0.95% to 1,273 in 2010, resulting in a rank of 20,758. However, despite the rise in count, its overall popularity rank dropped by 5.06% and its proportion per 100K people declined by 8.51%, indicating that other surnames grew at a faster pace.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,759 | #20,758 | -5.06% |
| Count | 1,261 | 1,273 | 0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ricke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals minor changes between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the Ricke surname. In 2000, the vast majority (98.18%) identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.62% in 2010. During this period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 0.56% to 1.49%. The data also shows an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 0.40% to 1.10%. Nonetheless, the Black population saw a minor decrease from 0.48% to 0.47%. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either suppressed or showed no change during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 96.62% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 1.49% | 166.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% | 1.1% | 175% |
| Black | 0.48% | 0.47% | -2.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |