Explore the Family Name Corkhill
The meaning of Corkhill
Manx; shortened form of the Gaelic name Mac Thorcaill ‘son of Thorkell’ (see Tuttle). Compare Scottish McCorquodale.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Corkhill in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Corkhill has seen a slight decline in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 83,301 in terms of popularity and had fallen to 93,513 by 2010, a drop of about 12.26%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, going from 210 in 2000 to 196 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 6.67%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also saw a reduction of approximately 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #93,513 | -12.26% |
| Count | 210 | 196 | -6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corkhill
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Corkhill. In 2000, almost all (95.24%) identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 89.8% by 2010. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there were individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (4.59%) and Hispanic (3.57%), suggesting a growing diversity among those carrying the Corkhill surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 89.8% | -5.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |