Explore the Family Name Senske
The meaning of Senske
North German: from a pet form of Sens.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Senske in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Senske has shown slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Senske ranked as the 44,497th most popular surname, but slipped to the 45,959th position in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.29%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 455 in 2000 to 464 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.98%. The proportion of individuals with the Senske surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #45,959 | -3.29% |
| Count | 455 | 464 | 1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Senske
The ethnic identity associated with the Senske surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 95.60% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.69% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity increased by 9.09% over the decade, from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. There was a small representation of individuals identifying with two or more races, which decreased from 1.76% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of the Senske surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 95.69% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.16% | 9.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.51% | -14.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |