Explore the Family Name Calkin
The meaning of Calkin
1. Irish: variant of Culkin. 2. English: variant of Colkin, from a pet form of the personal names Cole or Coll.
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How common is the last name Calkin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Calkin has slightly decreased in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 35,666 among all surnames in the United States, slipping to 37,691 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 5.68% over the decade. The count of individuals with this surname also marginally dropped by 1.01%, from 596 to 590. The proportion of people with the Calkin surname per 100,000 population also dipped by 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #37,691 | -5.68% |
| Count | 596 | 590 | -1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calkin
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Calkin, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a slight shift over the past decade. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 1.44%, from 96.81% in 2000 to 95.42% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased notably by 82.14%, from 0.84% to 1.53%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander stayed relatively steady, increasing just slightly from 1.01% to 1.02%. There was a new category in 2010, with 1.69% of individuals identifying as two or more races. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 95.42% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.53% | 82.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 1.02% | 0.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |