Explore the Family Name Currence
The meaning of Currence
Variant of Scottish Currens.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Currence in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Currence" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 14,646th in 2000 and dropped down to 15,262nd in 2010, reflecting a change of about -4.21%. In terms of count, however, there was a minimal increase of approximately 3.38%, with 1,862 individuals carrying this surname in 2000 and 1,925 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined slightly by 5.8% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,646 | #15,262 | -4.21% |
| Count | 1,862 | 1,925 | 3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.65 | -5.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Currence
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname "Currence". While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 76.53% in 2000 to 73.92% in 2010, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0.54% to 0.99%), and those identifying as Black (from 20.89% to 22.86%). The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also rose slightly from 1.66% to 1.87%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.53% | 73.92% | -3.41% |
| Black | 20.89% | 22.86% | 9.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.87% | 12.65% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 0.99% | 83.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |