Explore the Family Name Schulke
The meaning of Schulke
German (Schülke): see Schuelke. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Gunter, Gunther.
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How common is the last name Schulke in the United States?
The surname Schulke, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 29,040 but had dropped to 37,341 by 2010, marking a decrease of 28.58 percent. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 769 to 597 within the same period, a decrease of 22.37 percent. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people went down by 31.03 percent, from 0.29 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,040 | #37,341 | -28.58% |
| Count | 769 | 597 | -22.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.2 | -31.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schulke
In terms of ethnicity, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Schulke identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decline of 0.13 percent over the ten-year span. There was no recorded change among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a noticeable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of 14.53 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 22.56 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 94.81% | -0.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 2.68% | 14.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 1.51% | -22.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |