Explore the Family Name Curr
The meaning of Curr
English and Scottish: nickname from Middle English curre ‘cur, dog’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curr in the United States?
The surname Curr, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,412 and slipped to 82,613 in 2010, marking a decrease of 12.53%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a reduction from 246 in 2000 to 228 in 2010, leading to a decline of 7.32%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people fell by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #82,613 | -12.53% |
| Count | 246 | 228 | -7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curr
When examining the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Curr, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed several changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly from 87.80% to 82.89%, while those recognizing themselves as Hispanic noticeably increased from 2.85% to 5.26%. The Black ethnicity remained fairly stable, with a minor decrease from 5.28% to 5.26%. Interestingly, the category comprising two or more races saw an increase of 31.69%, shifting from 3.66% to 4.82%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.8% | 82.89% | -5.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 5.26% | 84.56% |
| Black | 5.28% | 5.26% | -0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 3.66% | 4.82% | 31.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |