Explore the Family Name Curle
The meaning of Curle
Scottish (Midlothian and Roxburghshire): variant of Curl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Curle' has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,120 but fell to 74,826 in 2010, showing a decrease of 33.33%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 341 to 258 during the same period, marking a reduction of 24.34%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named 'Curle' per 100,000 population fell by 30.77% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #74,826 | -33.33% |
| Count | 341 | 258 | -24.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Curle' primarily lies within the white community, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 89.44% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 88.76% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black fell by 11.93% from 7.04% in 2000 to 6.20% in 2010. Notably, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races from 2.05% in 2000 to 3.10% in 2010, a growth of 51.22%. However, no data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.44% | 88.76% | -0.76% |
| Black | 7.04% | 6.2% | -11.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 3.1% | 51.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |