Explore the Family Name Corkran
The meaning of Corkran
Irish: shortened form of Corcoran. This surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Connor, Donovan.
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How common is the last name Corkran in the United States?
The surname Corkran was ranked 30,929 in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000. By 2010, it had slipped in popularity to rank 33,772, marking a decrease of 9.19%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this decade, falling from 710 in 2000 to 674 in 2010, a decrease of 5.07%. For every 100,000 people, there were 0.26 individuals named Corkran in 2000; by 2010, this figure had dropped to 0.23, a decline of 11.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,929 | #33,772 | -9.19% |
| Count | 710 | 674 | -5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Corkran
In terms of its ethnic identity, those bearing the surname Corkran were predominantly white according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.63% of individuals with this surname identified as white, while by 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 93.47%, marking a decrease of 2.26% over the decade. A small proportion of Corkrans identified as Hispanic (2.96% in 2000 and 3.26% in 2010), while an even smaller percentage identified as Black (1.04%) in 2010. The data for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy, while the data showed that the number of individuals identifying with two or more races was 1.78% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 93.47% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 3.26% | 10.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |