Explore the Family Name Taake
The meaning of Taake
North German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with theod ‘people, race’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Taake in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Taake has slightly declined. In 2000, the surname was ranked 81,700 and by 2010 it slipped to 85,659, marking a decrease of about 4.85%. The actual count of individuals with the Taake surname has marginally increased from 215 in 2000 to 218 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.4%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #85,659 | -4.85% |
| Count | 215 | 218 | 1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taake
In terms of ethnic identity, the Taake surname predominantly originates from White ethnicity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, 99.53% of the individuals with the surname identified as White, and this figure slightly went down to 96.79% by 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or individuals identifying with two or more races. All these categories registered minimal or zero percentages both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.53% | 96.79% | -2.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |