Explore the Family Name Wolske
The meaning of Wolske
Germanized form of Polish Wolski. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhard, Hans, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Wolske in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Wolske' has seen a slight dip over the decade. In 2000, Wolske was ranked as the 40,335th most popular surname in the U.S. By 2010, it had slipped to be the 42,163rd most common surname, marking a change of -4.53%. The overall count of people carrying the Wolske surname, however, saw a minute increase from 511 in 2000 to 515 in 2010, which is a growth of 0.78%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #42,163 | -4.53% |
| Count | 511 | 515 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wolske
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Wolske', again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, remains predominantly White. This group accounted for 94.91% in 2000 and slightly increased to 94.95% in 2010. The next largest ethnicity, albeit significantly smaller, was Hispanic, rising from 2.35% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races went down from 1.96% to 1.36%, marking a decline of -30.61%. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Wolske who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 94.95% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 2.72% | 15.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 1.36% | -30.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |