Explore the Family Name Witzke
The meaning of Witzke
1. German: derivative of Witz. 2. East German: habitational name from a place in Brandenburg so named. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Bernhardt, Klaus, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Witzke in the United States?
The surname Witzke, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 23,903 in terms of frequency, with a count of 986 people using the name. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 25,459, a drop of 6.51%, and the count had also slightly decreased to 971, marking a 1.52% decline. The proportion of people with the Witzke surname per 100,000 also declined by 10.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,903 | #25,459 | -6.51% |
| Count | 986 | 971 | -1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.33 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Witzke
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a mixed picture for the Witzke surname. While the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics with this surname increased by 52.46% and 43.60% respectively from 2000 to 2010, there was a significant decrease of 63.23% in the proportion of those identifying as two or more races. The vast majority of individuals with the Witzke surname identify as White, at 94.93% in 2000 and 94.85% in 2010, showing almost no change. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.93% | 94.85% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.47% | 43.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.93% | 52.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 0.82% | -63.23% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |