Explore the Family Name Yerke
The meaning of Yerke
Americanized form of German Jerke. Some characteristic forenames: German Theodor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yerke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yerke showed a shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,903rd yet declined to 53,913th by 2010, reflecting a change of -5.91%. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased slightly from 385 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, marking a decline of -0.52%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell as well by -7.14%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #53,913 | -5.91% |
| Count | 385 | 383 | -0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yerke
In terms of ethnic identity, people with the surname Yerke largely identify as White, with percentages increasing moderately from 94.81% in 2000 to 95.3% in 2010. A slight increase was also recorded in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.3% in 2000 to 1.31% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a decrease in the percentage of Yerkes identifying as Hispanic, going down from 3.12% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 95.3% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.12% | 2.61% | -16.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.31% | 0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |