Explore the Family Name Schunke
The meaning of Schunke
1. German (also Schünke): variant of Schunk 1. Compare Schuenke. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Čunka (and possibly also of some other similar or like-sounding cognate): Upper Sorbian nickname meaning ‘piglet’, derived from a luring call (compare Schunk 2) or borrowed from Czech čunka ‘she-piglet’.
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How common is the last name Schunke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Schunke has seen some changes in popularity over time. In 2000, Schunke was ranked as the 61,855th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen slightly to 63,373rd place. This represents a decrease of 2.45% in its overall ranking. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased by 3.96%, from 303 in 2000 to 315 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Schunke surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #63,373 | -2.45% |
| Count | 303 | 315 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schunke
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no recorded instances of the surname Schunke being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority of individuals with this surname, accounting for 95.71% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 93.97% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic within the Schunke surname group saw significant growth, increasing from 1.65% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010, representing a change of 111.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 93.97% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 3.49% | 111.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |