Explore the Family Name Wanke
The meaning of Wanke
1. German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized pet form of an Old Slavic personal name Latinized as Wenceslaus (see Vaclav and Wenzlaff). 2. German: variant of Wank 2, a habitational name from a place called Wank in Bavaria. 3. Germanized form of Czech Vaněk (see Vanek), a cognate of 1 above. 4. Germanized form of Sorbian Wank and its cognates Wanka and Wanko. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Jurgen, Kurt, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Wanke in the United States?
Regarding the surname Wanke, popularity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a slight decline in both ranking and count from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,264th most common, but by 2010 it had dropped to 32,236th place, marking a 6.52% decrease. The census also noted a reduction in the total count of individuals with this surname, falling from 730 in 2000 to 715 in 2010, a drop of 2.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #32,236 | -6.52% |
| Count | 730 | 715 | -2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wanke
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Wanke, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, shows an overwhelming majority identifying as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.85% in 2000 to 95.24% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.33% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010, showing a 44.21% change. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Interestingly, the 2010 data introduced a new category, with 0.84% of individuals identifying as having two or more races. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 95.24% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.36% | 44.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |