Explore the Family Name Current
The meaning of Current
1. Scottish and English (of Norman origin): possibly a nickname from the present participle of Old French courir ‘to run’. This form of the surname is rare in Britain. 2. Irish and English: variant of Curran, with excrescent final -t.
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How common is the last name Current in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Current' slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 12,330th most popular, increasing to a rank of 12,269 by 2010, marking a slight increase of 0.49 percent in its ranking. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 2,312 in 2000 to 2,535 in 2010, an increase of 9.65 percent. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname remained stable at 0.86.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,330 | #12,269 | 0.49% |
| Count | 2,312 | 2,535 | 9.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Current
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Current', data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts from 2000 to 2010. While the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (90.31 percent in 2000 and 88.09 percent in 2010), there was a small decrease in this percentage over the decade. The category 'Two or more races' saw a significant increase of 107.07 percent, from 0.99 percent in 2000 to 2.05 percent in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.25 percent to 2.09 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black modestly increased from 6.79 percent to 7.06 percent. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed or showed no representation in these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.31% | 88.09% | -2.46% |
| Black | 6.79% | 7.06% | 3.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.09% | 67.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 2.05% | 107.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |