Explore the Family Name Schenke
The meaning of Schenke
German and Dutch: variant of Schenk. Some characteristic forenames: German Reiner, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Schenke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schenke experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Schenke was ranked as the 68,569th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had fallen to the 74,826th spot—a decrease of 9.13%. The number of individuals with the Schenke surname also decreased during this time period, with a count of 268 in 2000 dropping to 258 in 2010, marking a 3.73% reduction. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people likewise fell by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #74,826 | -9.13% |
| Count | 268 | 258 | -3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schenke
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Schenke surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, accounting for 99.25% in 2000 and 98.84% in 2010. This represents a minor decrease of 0.41%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Hispanic or two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.25% | 98.84% | -0.41% |
| 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% |