Explore the Family Name Senk
The meaning of Senk
1. Polish: variant of Sęk, a topographic name or nickname from sęk ‘knag, knot in wood’. Compare Sek. 2. German: variant of Schenk or Seng. 3. Czech and Slovenian (Šenk): occupational name from Middle High German schenke ‘cup bearer, wine server’, or, as a Czech name, a metonymic occupational name from a loanword šenk ‘inn, tavern’. Compare Schenk. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Lech, Stanislaus, Zigmont.
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How common is the last name Senk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Senk has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Senk ranked as the 43,708th most popular surname, with 465 individuals carrying it, which was approximately 0.17 out of every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank dropped to 51,396 and the count decreased to 405 individuals, or roughly 0.14 out of every 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 17.59% in rank and 12.9% in count over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #51,396 | -17.59% |
| Count | 465 | 405 | -12.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Senk
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Senk also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Senk surname identify as White, representing 93.76% in 2000 and growing slightly to 94.57% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic constitute 2.58% of the Senk population in 2000 but decreased to 1.98% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were 1.08% in 2000, but no such identities were reported in 2010. The category of Two or More Races made up 1.72% in 2000 and decreased to 1.48% in 2010. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Black in either year, while in 2010, 1.23% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a group not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.76% | 94.57% | 0.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 1.98% | -23.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.48% | -13.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |