Explore the Family Name Ropke
The meaning of Ropke
German (Röpke), in part of Sorbian and other Slavic origin: see Roepke.
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How common is the last name Ropke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ropke has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 117,538th in terms of popularity, with a total count of 137 individuals using this surname. By 2010, however, it had fallen slightly to the rank of 124,548th with a marginal increase in count to 138 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.05 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,538 | #124,548 | -5.96% |
| Count | 137 | 138 | 0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ropke
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ropke, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, approximately 96.35% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 92.03% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Ropke surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 92.03% | -4.48% |
| 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% |