Explore the Family Name Wenke
The meaning of Wenke
1. German: variant of Wenk. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Ẃenka, Wěnka, and Wjeńka, and also of some other similar (like-sounding) cognates (see Wenk 5). Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Wenke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wenke saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank declined from 33,333 to 35,537, representing a drop of 6.61%. The count, or the actual number of people with this surname, also decreased by 2.01% from 646 individuals in 2000 to 633 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 12.5% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,333 | #35,537 | -6.61% |
| Count | 646 | 633 | -2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wenke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Wenke identify as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 97.52% in 2000 to 95.26% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, from 1.24% to 2.37%. In 2010, for the first time, some individuals with this surname identified with two or more races, accounting for 1.26% of those surveyed. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 95.26% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.37% | 91.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |