Explore the Family Name Chirinos

The meaning of Chirinos

Spanish: plural form of Chirino. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Cesar, Luis, Felipe, Jorge, Mariela, Mario, Andres, Arnaldo, Bernadina, Carlos, Domingo.

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How common is the last name Chirinos in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chirinos has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname jumped from 25,775th place to 15,140th, marking an impressive increase of over 41.26%. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals with the Chirinos surname more than doubled, from 897 to 1,948 people, representing a growth rate of approximately 117.17%. This trend is also reflected in the proportion per 100k, which doubled from 0.33 to 0.66.

20002010Change
Rank#25,775#15,14041.26%
Count8971,948117.17%
Proportion per 100k0.330.66100%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chirinos

Data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chirinos. In 2010, the majority of individuals identified as Hispanic, accounting for 93.53%, up 2.31% from 2000. The percentage of those identifying as white decreased by 21.67%, resulting in a 2010 proportion of 5.24%. The share of African Americans with this surname dropped significantly by 71.72% to 0.41%. There was a minor shift toward Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, which wasn't represented in 2000 but made up 0.41% in 2010. No individuals identified as having two or more races or being American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
Hispanic91.42%93.53%2.31%
White6.69%5.24%-21.67%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.41%0%
Black1.45%0.41%-71.72%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%