Explore the Family Name Chirino
The meaning of Chirino
Spanish (Canary Islands and Andalusia): probably a variant of Quirino. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Pedro, Juan, Luis, Sergio, Ana, Carlos, Concepcion, Julio, Marcial, Miguel, Modesto.
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How common is the last name Chirino in the United States?
The surname Chirino has seen a significant surge in popularity, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Chirino ranked 29,040th in terms of prevalence among U.S. surnames, but by 2010, it had jumped to 18,090th place - an increase of 37.71 percent. The actual count of people with the surname more than doubled during this period, rising from 769 to 1,540. The proportion of individuals named Chirino per 100,000 members of the U.S. population also increased from 0.29 to 0.52, marking a 79.31 percent growth rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,040 | #18,090 | 37.71% |
| Count | 769 | 1,540 | 100.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.52 | 79.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chirino
Turning to the ethnicity identified with the surname Chirino, data from the same Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of Chirinos identified as Hispanic. The percentage increased from 92.72 in 2000 to 95.65 in 2010, reflecting a change of 3.16 percent. Conversely, the proportion of Chirinos identifying as White declined by 37.83 percent, dropping from 6.37 percent in 2000 to 3.96 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Chirinos who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.72% | 95.65% | 3.16% |
| White | 6.37% | 3.96% | -37.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |