Explore the Family Name Schmidtke
The meaning of Schmidtke
German: diminutive of Schmidt. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Otto, Wilhelm, Dietmar, Erwin, Fritz, Gerhard, Hans, Klaus, Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Schmidtke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Schmidtke has seen some changes over the years. In 2000, Schmidtke ranked as the 20,041st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 20,394th spot, showing a decrease in rank of 1.76%. However, the count of individuals with this surname demonstrated an increase of 5.25% over the same period, rising from 1,238 people in 2000 to 1,303 in 2010. The proportion of those with the Schmidtke surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.35%, moving from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,041 | #20,394 | -1.76% |
| Count | 1,238 | 1,303 | 5.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.44 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schmidtke
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Schmidtke, provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, offers a glimpse into the diverse backgrounds associated with this name. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Schmidtke surname identified as White, accounting for 96.69% of the total, and this figure marginally fell to 96.39% in 2010. A small portion identified as Hispanic in 2000 (1.05%), but this percentage dropped significantly by 41.90% in 2010. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.65% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010) and those identifying with two or more races (from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010). In 2010, new entries into the ethnicity spread included those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, making up 0.38% and 0.54% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.39% | -0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.15% | 18.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.92% | 41.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 0.61% | -41.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |