Explore the Family Name Valk
The meaning of Valk
1. Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a falconer, from Dutch valk ‘falcon’. 2. German: variant of Falk, a cognate of 1 above.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Valk in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Valk has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Valk ranked 28,028 but in 2010, it fell to 28,215, marking a slight decrease by 0.67%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 805 to 848, indicating a growth of 5.34%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease of 3.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,028 | #28,215 | -0.67% |
| Count | 805 | 848 | 5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valk
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some noticeable shifts within the Valk surname. While the majority identified as White (94.53% in 2000 and 92.69% in 2010), there was a decrease of 1.95% over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity also saw a decline of 14.52%. However, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 140.88%, though still representing a small portion (3.30%) of the total by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also rose by 11.68%. Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native representation remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 92.69% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 3.3% | 140.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.53% | 11.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 1.06% | -14.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |