Explore the Family Name Toelke
The meaning of Toelke
German (Tölke): variant of Tolk 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Toelke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Toelke saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 79,394 and dropped to 84,463 by 2010, marking a decline of 6.38%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 223 in 2000 to 222 in 2010, a change of -0.45%. However, the proportion of people with the Toelke surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #84,463 | -6.38% |
| Count | 223 | 222 | -0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toelke
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Toelke identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. There was a slight decrease in this group from 99.55% in 2000 to 98.65% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported a zero percent share in both years. This suggests that the Toelke surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.55% | 98.65% | -0.9% |
| 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% |