Explore the Family Name Utke
The meaning of Utke
German: from a pet form of Ude.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Utke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Utke saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 48,196 in 2000 to 53,538 in 2010, marking an 11.08% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this decade, going from 412 people in 2000 down to 386 people in 2010, a drop of 6.31%. This decrease is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which went from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #53,538 | -11.08% |
| Count | 412 | 386 | -6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Utke
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Utke identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.84% of individuals with the surname Utke identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 98.19% in 2010. In contrast, the percentages of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those with two or more races both decreased from 1.21% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Utke who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 98.19% | 1.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |