Explore the Family Name Currington
The meaning of Currington
English: possibly a habitational name from Coryton in Devon, recorded as Coryngton in 1547, and named with after the river Cory + Old English tūn ‘settlement’.
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How common is the last name Currington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Currington has slightly declined between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,856 and held by 613 individuals, equaling a proportion of 0.23 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the popularity rank had dropped to 36,970 and the count of individuals with this surname decreased to 604, indicating a decline in its frequency of usage by 1.47%. This resulted in a proportion drop of 13.04%, standing at 0.2 per 100,000 people in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #36,970 | -6.06% |
| Count | 613 | 604 | -1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Currington
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some variances between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname Currington among the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups. However, those identifying as two or more races and holding the surname Currington increased by 21.63%. The white population with this surname experienced a slight increase of 1.16%, while the Hispanic population saw a significant decrease of 36.4%. The proportion of Black individuals with the surname Currington remained relatively steady, with a minor decline of 0.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.73% | 51.32% | 1.16% |
| Black | 43.72% | 43.54% | -0.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 2.98% | 21.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 1.66% | -36.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |