Explore the Family Name Woodke
The meaning of Woodke
Americanized form of German Wuttke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Woodke in the United States?
The surname Woodke, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 53,659 in terms of popularity and rose to rank 53,204 by 2010, showing a growth rate of about 0.85 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 361 to 389 during this period, an increase of 7.76 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #53,204 | 0.85% |
| Count | 361 | 389 | 7.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Woodke identify as White, accounting for 96.40 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.60 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.39 percent in 2000 to no recorded data in 2010. There was a new entry in 2010 of individuals identifying with two or more races, making up 3.08 percent. The Hispanic representation saw a minor decline from 1.39 percent in 2000 to 1.29 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.6% | -1.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.29% | -7.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |