Explore the Family Name Woelke
The meaning of Woelke
German (also Wölke), in part of Sorbian origin: see Wolke. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Friedhelm, Heinz, Jurgen, Kurt, Reinhard, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Woelke in the United States?
The surname Woelke has seen a rise in popularity in the U.S. from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of rank, it climbed from 68,782 in 2000 to 63,873 in 2010, marking an increase of 7.14%. The count of individuals bearing the Woelke surname also increased from 267 to 312 during this period, which is an upsurge of 16.85%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k of population rose by 10%, going from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #63,873 | 7.14% |
| Count | 267 | 312 | 16.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woelke
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Woelke identify as White – 96.25% in 2000 and 93.27% in 2010, even though there's a slight decrease of 3.10% over the decade. However, there has been a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.87% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010, reflecting a change of 122.99%. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed (S), and there was a decline to no individuals identifying as two or more races in 2010 from 1.87% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 93.27% | -3.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 4.17% | 122.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |