Explore the Family Name Wolke
How common is the last name Wolke in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Wolke" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 26538th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 30250th in popularity, showing a change of -13.99 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased by -10.42 percent during the same period, with the proportion per 100k people falling by -18.75 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,538 | #30,250 | -13.99% |
| Count | 864 | 774 | -10.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.26 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolke
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname "Wolke". Between 2000 and 2010, there was a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 1.04 percent to 3.36 percent, a change of 223.08 percent. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly, from 96.99 percent in 2000 to 94.44 percent in 2010. There were minimal changes in other ethnicities, with Two or more races seeing a decrease of -32.76 percent, and American Indian and Alaskan Native making an appearance in 2010 at 0.90 percent. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.99% | 94.44% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 3.36% | 223.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 0.78% | -32.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |