Explore the Family Name Chirco
The meaning of Chirco
Italian: from a shortened form of Chirico. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Alfonso, Antonio, Gaetano, Angelo, Carlo, Francesca, Pietro, Santo, Sergio, Tommaso, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chirco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chirco witnessed a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked 36,276 in 2000, it fell to 36,379th position in 2010, marking a minor decline of 0.28%. However, the number of individuals with this surname rose from 583 to 615 during the same period, indicating a growth rate of 5.49%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small reduction of 4.55%, moving from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #36,379 | -0.28% |
| Count | 583 | 615 | 5.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chirco
Looking at the ethnicity breakdown based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the surname Chirco identified as White, with percentages at 94.51% in 2000 and slightly less at 94.47% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.74% to 4.55% over the decade, demonstrating a significant rise of 66.06%. Conversely, those claiming two or more races decreased substantially by 70.44%, dropping from 2.74% in 2000 to just 0.81% in 2010. No Chircos were recorded as being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 94.47% | -0.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.74% | 4.55% | 66.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 0.81% | -70.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |