Explore the Family Name Welke
The meaning of Welke
1. German: variant of Welk 1 and 2. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Ẃelk and Wjelk (see Welk 3 and 4), and also of some other similar (like-sounding) Slavic cognates. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erwin, Gerd, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Welke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Welke" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Welke" ranked 20,298 in popularity with 1,219 individuals carrying the name, representing about 0.45 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank dropped to 22,944 with only 1,115 individuals carrying the surname, signifying about 0.38 per 100,000 people. This represents a decline in both count and proportion by 8.53% and 15.56%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,298 | #22,944 | -13.04% |
| Count | 1,219 | 1,115 | -8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.38 | -15.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Welke
The ethnic identity associated with the "Welke" surname also shifted during this period. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those carrying the "Welke" surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 96.55% to 95.61%. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased slightly from 0.49% to 0.54%. A significant change was observed in the Hispanic representation, which more than doubled from 1.07% to 2.24%. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.31% to 1.08%. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities had no representation under the "Welke" surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 95.61% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.24% | 109.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.08% | -17.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.54% | 10.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |