Explore the Family Name Culkin
The meaning of Culkin
Irish (Mayo and Sligo): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Uilcín ‘son of Uilcín’, a diminutive of Wilkin, itself a diminutive of William. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Eamon, Eamonn.
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How common is the last name Culkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Culkin saw a modest decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,202nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 32,203rd. However, the number of people with this surname actually increased in this period, from 703 to 716, marking an increase of 1.85%. The proportion of Culkins per 100,000 people in the population also decreased slightly, going from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,202 | #32,203 | -3.21% |
| Count | 703 | 716 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Culkin
When examining the ethnic identity of individuals with the last name Culkin, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most identify predominantly as White. This group made up 97.01% of those with the surname in 2000, dropping marginally to 96.51% in 2010. Both Black and Hispanic representation among those named Culkin rose over this decade, with Black representation going from 1.28% to 1.26%, and Hispanic representation rising from zero to 1.12%. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or those identifying as American Indian/Alaskan Native or two or more races during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 96.51% | -0.52% |
| Black | 1.28% | 1.26% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |