Explore the Family Name Churilla
The meaning of Churilla
Americanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Čurilla: derivative of an old form (Rusyn Churylo) of the personal names Cyril (Slovak) and Kyryl (Rusyn); see Cyril, compare Kurilla.
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How common is the last name Churilla in the United States?
The surname Churilla, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight dip in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 38,395 in popularity across the United States with 542 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, this ranking had fallen to 41,038 and the count of individuals with the surname dropped slightly to 531. This represents a decrease of 6.88% in rank and a reduction in count by 2.03%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Churilla per 100,000 residents also declined by 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #41,038 | -6.88% |
| Count | 542 | 531 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Churilla
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Churilla surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.52%, dropping slightly to 97.74% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a new emergence of the surname within the Hispanic community by 2010, accounting for 1.32% of the total Churillas.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 97.74% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| 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% |