Explore the Family Name Curren
The meaning of Curren
Irish: variant of Curran.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Curren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Curren shifted slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Curren was ranked 15,384 in terms of popularity and increased to a rank of 15,681 in 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by 1.93%. The number of people with the surname Curren saw a modest rise from 1,751 in 2000 to 1,861 in 2010, an increase of 6.28%. However, when looking at the proportion of people named Curren per 100k people, there was a slight decrease from 0.65 in 2000 to 0.63 in 2010, a change of -3.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,384 | #15,681 | -1.93% |
| Count | 1,751 | 1,861 | 6.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.63 | -3.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curren
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Curren. Between 2000 and 2010, there were notable shifts in ethnicity. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname increased by 41.18%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose a significant 227.45%, though still making up a small part of the population. Individuals with the surname Curren identifying as two or more races increased by 3.51%. Conversely, White individuals with this surname decreased by 3.46%. The Hispanic representation among the Curren surname experienced a substantial growth of 103.39%. Lastly, Black individuals saw a marginal increase of 1.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 89.2% | -3.46% |
| Black | 3.83% | 3.87% | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 3.6% | 103.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 1.67% | 227.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.18% | 3.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.48% | 41.18% |