Explore the Family Name Curvin
The meaning of Curvin
1. English: unexplained. Compare Corvin. 2. Americanized form of German Gerwin. 3. Americanized form of Dutch Korving or Kurvink, see Corvin.
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How common is the last name Curvin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Curvin had a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Curvin was ranked as the 37,094th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 40,554th position, a change of -9.33%. The count of individuals with this last name also declined by -4.77%, from 566 in 2000 to 539 in 2010. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals named Curvin per 100k people decreased by -14.29% during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,094 | #40,554 | -9.33% |
| Count | 566 | 539 | -4.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Curvin
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Curvin, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some variation between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 85.51% in 2000 to 83.86% in 2010. In contrast, representation among those identifying as Black increased by 9.93%, rising from 11.48% to 12.62%. The percentage of those with Hispanic ethnicity also grew significantly, increasing by 39.62% from 1.06% to 1.48%. Individuals identifying as two or more races rose modestly from 1.59% to 1.67%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.51% | 83.86% | -1.93% |
| Black | 11.48% | 12.62% | 9.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.67% | 5.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.48% | 39.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |