Explore the Family Name Cork
The meaning of Cork
1. Irish, English: habitational name from Cork (Ireland). 2. English: nickname from Middle English cork ‘cork’ (of Celtic origin), perhaps metonymic for a supplier of red or purple dye made from cork, or for a dyer of cloth; compare Corker).
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How common is the last name Cork in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Cork" has seen minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 11,500 among all surnames in the United States, and by 2010, its rank slightly decreased to 11,709, reflecting a -1.82% change. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,511 in 2000 to 2,677 in 2010, showing a positive growth of 6.61%. Even though the population grew, the proportion per 100k of people bearing the surname Cork fell marginally from 0.93 to 0.91, indicating a -2.15% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,500 | #11,709 | -1.82% |
| Count | 2,511 | 2,677 | 6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 0.91 | -2.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cork
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the population carrying the surname "Cork". There was a notable increase in the Hispanic ethnic identity associated with this surname: from 1.08% in 2000 to 2.43% in 2010 which represents a significant 125% change. The Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals identifying as two or more races also saw increases of 60.71% and 51.15% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as white reduced from 73.16% to 70.04%, a decrease of 4.26%. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity decreased by 41.67%, whereas the Black ethnicity saw a modest rise from 23.34% to 24.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.16% | 70.04% | -4.26% |
| Black | 23.34% | 24.62% | 5.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 2.43% | 125% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.98% | 51.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0.49% | -41.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.45% | 60.71% |