Explore the Family Name Erskin
The meaning of Erskin
Scottish (central Scotland and Fife): variant of Erskine. This form of the surname is now more common in the US.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erskin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Erskin has slightly dipped in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 39,756th in the US and by 2010 it had dropped to 39,837th, depicting a minor decrease of 0.2%. However, despite its drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 520 in 2000 to 551 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.96%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #39,837 | -0.2% |
| Count | 520 | 551 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erskin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Erskin, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, comprising 73.85% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 70.96% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw an increase from 20.96% to 22.32%. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity among the Erskin surname holders, from no reported individuals in 2000 to 3.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those claiming two or more races decreased from 2.50% to 1.81%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static or decreased to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.85% | 70.96% | -3.91% |
| Black | 20.96% | 22.32% | 6.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.5% | 1.81% | -27.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |